Sooke Brewing Company- Belgian Tripel

Sooke Brewing Company- Belgian Tripel Review

A recent trip to Jordan River gave me the requisite time to rush into Sooke Brewing and grab a couple crowler’s of brew. The tasting room was as full as could (safely) be which is usually a good sign that the beer being poured is up to snuff. I have always appreciated the few times I was able to linger at Sooke brewing and do a proper tasting flight but when that isn’t possible, the pre-poured crowler makes a great alternative. One of the crowlers was a Belgian Tripel, a not-too-common style these days.

Sooke Brewing’s Belgian Tripel pours crystal clear with a billowing, off-white head, that lasts a good amount of time and leaves a nice amount of lace. It is medium carbonated, leaning towards the mild. The aroma shows the expected Belgian yeast notes, spicy peppercorn and floral, with a bigger hit of honey-like malts. It is very full-bodied with a mouth-coating texture that could almost be described as viscous. Caramel maltiness and spicy Belgian yeastiness continue in the taste, although way through the long finish. There is a moderate bitterness, a low floral hop note, and a smooth alcohol note, particularly in the finish.