Cellar/room temp
Pours deep brown, hazy, big coarse tan head that drops back rapidly, hangs on thinly for a while, no lacing.
Aroma sweet bread/malt, mid-range esters cover slight booze, earth hop edge at back is soapy.
Mouthfeel medium to heavy body, sweet coating, heavy carb does some clean up, but it still clings pretty good.
Flavor hop bitterness without aroma or flavor, makes yeastiness seem almost soapy, malt sweetness is almost an afterthought here, no roast or nut really apparent, despite color. Alcohol warmth apparent. Mid range esters mainly, fighting too hard with the hop bitterness.
Finish, hop bitterness and alcohol, with yeasty hints.
Overall, way too much hops here, yeast not showcased well. Too strong. Shouldn't go beyond tripel with Belgians any more, Maybe try a third trappist yeast?
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