Scaldis Blonde Triple

*Note: this beer is ordered as needed. Please allow for a few days delay in the shipment of your order.Whereas most Triples have honeyed praline burnt-sugar qualities Scaldis Blond Triple is redolent of vanilla icing meringue and marshmallow. It is drier than typical Tripels. Scaldis Blond Triple has a heady aroma of white peaches and pears with a hint of astringency. Champagne-like sparkle. Suitable for cellaring.Scaldis Triple pours a slightly hazy butterscotch blond color capped by a healthy lustrous white head. Notes of cloves and spice abound as do notes of orchard fruits ¡ªwith an emphasis on orange and peach. Look for a subtle butterscotch note supplemented by suggestions of honey and more Belgian yeastiness. We also picked up a whiff of cardamom and green peppercorns with a flash of vanilla and lemon zest. The entire bouquet is cradled by a slightly musty barnyard-y funkiness. On the palate expect many of the notes experienced on the nose to manifest. More fruits develop including apricots pears and white grapes.Complex but subtle ¡ªthere’s quite a bit going on in this remarkably tasty big beer. It’s one of the youngest variations in the Scaldis line having just been created in 2008 and is the rarest of the entire Scalids line in the USA. A fine bottle-conditioned ale of high ABV this is a great beer for cellaring. Wonderfully vibrant and fresh right now it will continue to mature for up to 2 years so grab a few extra bottles to squirrel away. But do enjoy some now it’s also brilliant fresh.-The Rare Beer Club Editorial Team (featured Scaldis Triple 12/12)