Koningshoeven - Tripel (2010)

Beer Brewery de Koningshoeven, the only Trappist brewery in The Netherlands!  Koningshoeven is also know as La Trappe in the states.  Worldwide, only seven Trappist beers remain. Six of these come from Belgium, one comes from The Netherlands, and that is La Trappe. The beer can only be called a ‘Trappist beer’ if it is brewed at a Trappist monastery under the supervision and responsibility of the monks. 

The tripel is a special and powerful Trappist. Including the use of coriander owes it its spicy character. Golden in color with a fruity, bittersweet taste

This is from the same case I reviewed back in 2010, click here for the link.

The ABV is 8.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Tripel
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet, Chalice, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 330ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pour dark orange color with a small tan head that dissipates. Good lacing.
Aroma - Fruits, sweet, some spices as it warms up (coriander), caramel and brown sugar.
Taste - Not as prevalent and the nose, orange is dominate characteristic, sweet, a mixture of caramel and brown sugar.
Mouth Feel -  Medium carbonation, medium body. smooth and a bit sticky. 
Drinkable - Much sweeter than a usually Belgium tripel. I like how it aged, though I think I opened it at the right time.  This bottle has just a hint of a peaty aroma from the aging.  No over the top fizz that's typical for a Belgium brew.  Does have a traditional yeasty Belgium backbone. 

This beer pairs well with Mediterranean food, cheese and meat.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =87
Ratebeer Rating = 95