La Calavera Misantropy

Name: La Calavera Misantropy
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5c0678161603da414b8b4568
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Rating: 3.58 (1167 reviews)

Belgian Tripel 11.8 º

La Calavera

This formidable Belgian Tripel is transformed by its extensive tenure in whisky barrels, elevating the classic monastic profile into a complex, spirit-forward experience. The high-gravity foundation, built on honeyed Pilsner malt, delivers a refined sweetness that is quickly met by characteristic peppery phenols and ripe esters of pear and orange zest. The whisky casks impart deep layers of vanilla, toasted oak, and a subtle caramel richness that rounds out the yeast’s spicy edges. Despite the substantial 11.8% ABV, the beer maintains its heritage with a high carbonation that lifts the palate, finishing surprisingly dry with a lingering, warming glow of oak and spice.

Appearance. Deep gold to pale amber (6–8 SRM) with good clarity. Pours with a creamy, off-white, rocky head that demonstrates moderate retention and leaves delicate Belgian lacing as it recedes.

Aroma. High intensity and complex. A seamless blend of peppery and clove-like phenols, fruity esters of orange peel and ripe pome fruit, and a significant whisky influence featuring vanilla and charred oak. Light grainy-sweet malt character supports the aromatic profile with a soft, honey-like impression.

Taste. Bold initial flavors of honeyed malt and orchard fruits followed by a surge of spicy yeast character, notably black pepper and clove. The whisky barrel aging adds sophisticated layers of toasted vanilla and coconut. Firm bitterness (30–40 IBU range) provides balance, leading to a dry, slightly tannic finish with a pleasant, lingering spicy-fruity aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body, appearing slightly heavier than a standard Belgian ale due to the high ABV and barrel extracts. Highly carbonated and effervescent. Noticeable, integrated alcohol warmth without harshness; smooth and creamy with a slight wood-derived astringency.

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