Black Tulip Tripel Ale

Maker: New Holland, Holland, Michigan, USA.Black Tulip

ABV: 9%

Appearance: Cloudy gold with lots of floaties in the bottom of the glass.

Nose: Malt, sweet mango, plantain.

On the palate: Medium-bodied and a bit lively. Mildly fruity and soft with some bitterness on the tail end.

Finish: Banana, a bit of bitterness.

Parting words: Black Tulip is a pleasant enough beer. It’s tasty and well-balanced, with plenty of wheat character. It’s just not as interesting as I would expect for something at this price point. Black Tulip is mildly recommended.