So I’d seen this beer in Indiana, and since its from Terre Haute, that’s no surprise. I didn’t pick it up at the time, but my girlfriend, Jo, stopped into a store in Indiana on her way back from Chicago, and decided to grab a bottle when she saw that it was on sale.

First off – it has one of the coolest bottles ever. I love painted on labels, and this one is gorgeous. Check it out:

First off, HOLY WOAH it pours with a ton of head. Like, a lot. Check this picture:

It has a beautiful golden color, and a nice, sweet, almost floral aroma. Not floral like hops, but its hard to put a finger on it.

And tasting it, it is very sweet. More than you expect from a tripel usually. Definitely not as dry as some. Its still very good, though.

You really notice the Belgian Candy Sugar in it – almost like you’re eating rock candy. Not that pure sugary sweet, but that kind of flavor, tempered by the malt.

What is remarkable to me is that there’s almost no clove or banana like you often expect from a Belgian. Not that this is a bad thing, but definitely different.

Jo thinks its unlike your traditional Belgian, at least from what she’s drank. Its a lot sweeter, and she doesn’t know if she likes that as much, but she would still recommend it.

(Its worth noting that her favorite Tripels include Goose Island’s Matilda, and Dragonmead’s Final Absolution.)

I, personally, am really glad to find another brewery I like from Indiana. Up until now my positive experiences with beer from the state I was born in has been limited to Three Floyds.

Brugge, you have won us over, and we will be planning on trying more. Hopefully very soon. Jo mentions that they have a Belgian White – called White – and a stout called Black. Expect to hear about them soon.

7/10