For my first review at The Private Beer Stash, I’m reviewing
a beer that I’ve had stored away for a special occasion. Tonight I enjoyed a
River Horse Tripel Horse by River Horse Brewing Company.
It has a Golden Amber coloring to it. There is a hint of
hazinesst. Light passes through easily and you can make out images through the
glass, but not clearly. When I poured it a half inch head formed consisting of
a thick mass of tiny white bubbles. It
faded to a film on the top of the beer and some lacing formed on the side of
the glass.
The aroma was an enticing blend of Bananas and cloves. What
I found surprising is that with a 10% ABV I could barely detect a hint of
alcohol without searching for it. The flavor, much like the smell is mostly of
bananas and cloves with a touch of roasted malts. There is a slight hint of alcohol, but not
much. As the beer approaches room temperature you get a slight biscuity flavor.
The finish is leaves a pleasant malt
flavor in the mouth.
It’s a light bodied beer. The carbonation is just right for
the beer to add some bite to the tongue, but not to be distracting.
This is a dry beer that drinks very easily. When you factor
in the 10% ABV you have to really watch yourself or you could end up feeling
the effects quickly. I thoroughly
enjoyed this beer and look forward to enjoying it again.I give it 7 out of 10.
