Saturday, May 2, 2020

maybe shoulda gone third

The next to go from FM is their Belgian style triple.  Although I'm not a particular fan of Belgian beers and Belgian style beers, I take this in the interest of completeness.  You never know when something is going to surprise you.  This triple is a nice orange color, looking like a relatively light drink, with a fluffy white head.  The foam doesn't stick around too long, though.  There's a hint of banana in there, which feels very Belgian to me.  The flavor follows the recipe, with a hit of sour and wheat, although it's not as stinging as some "authentic" Belgians.  There's a nice softness to the end of the sip, with a little vanilla and toast.  It's still spicy, a real kicker, like many a Belgian style.  I prefer it to many others, being a little bit sweeter than sour, but it's also an invigorating drink.  Where some beers get heavy and sticky with any hint of sweet, FM's triple is light and smooth, easy-drinking.  There have been quite a few Belgian influenced brews in the past at this brew pub, and this one might be the most standard.  It's a good non-aggressive choice, pleasant for a variety of palates.

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