Triple Rappist

G.M. Gillman · Post by **G.M. Gillman** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:25 pm

Currently at Duggan's, this is a letter perfect Trappist-style amber ale with bubble gum, woody, yeasty, hoppy and malty notes. It reminds me of Chimay Rouge (despite the name) of 20 years ago. Really lovely natural product. I also sampled the German pils, which was served water-clear as I like it and while well made, earlier brewings seemed more distinctive to me. I saw a stout served - didn't try it - that looked really good too.

By the way the beers were all drawn quickly and without the need to let the head subside in pitchers first, I think they've solved those early service issues.

Gary

Wheatsheaf · Post by **Wheatsheaf** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:28 pm

Is that what they're calling it, Triple Trappist?

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:32 pm

Wheatsheaf wrote:Is that what they're calling it, Triple Trappist?

I wondered that, isn't the Trappist organization very defensive about the "appelation" aspect of the term? Brooklyn got slapped down for just putting the distinctive ring on their bottles

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/ ... -a-bottle/

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:58 pm

phirleh wrote:
Wheatsheaf wrote:Is that what they're calling it, Triple Trappist?
I wondered that, isn't the Trappist organization very defensive about the "appelation" aspect of the term? Brooklyn got slapped down for just putting the distinctive ring on their bottles

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/ ... -a-bottle/

Maybe in Canada we are somehow expemt from International Trademarking laws. After all, if Duggan's #9 was sold stateside, the good people at Magic Hat would have shut that down a long time ago...

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:08 pm

TheSevenDuffs wrote:
phirleh wrote:
Wheatsheaf wrote:Is that what they're calling it, Triple Trappist?
I wondered that, isn't the Trappist organization very defensive about the "appelation" aspect of the term? Brooklyn got slapped down for just putting the distinctive ring on their bottles

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/ ... -a-bottle/
Maybe in Canada we are somehow expemt from International Trademarking laws.

No, I suspect it's more that a beer available only on tap at a brewpub for a couple of weeks is too small to have been noticed by the International Trappist Association.

If Duggan's tried to bottle it and sell it province-wide, I imagine they'd run into some problems. And rightfully so, as "Trappist" has a very distinct meaning when it comes to beer, and using it in the name of the beer no matter how widely it's available is a bit misleading.

G.M. Gillman · Post by **G.M. Gillman** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:00 pm

Actually it wasn't called that, I realise now. It said on the blackboard, Triple Rappist (really). I assumed it was a spelling error or the "t" erased by accident but I see now it was intentional perhaps because of this issue (which I hadn't realised before). And I said in my original post it is in the Trappist style (or such is my opinion), I didn't say it was a Trappist beer.

Again, it is Triple Rappist. I've corrected the title of this thread.

Gary

icemachine · Post by **icemachine** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:34 pm

G.M. Gillman wrote:Actually it wasn't called that, I realise now. It said on the blackboard, Triple Rappist (really).

oooh I think he might run into more trouble with that name than the other

JK · Post by JK » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:44 pm

icemachine wrote:
G.M. Gillman wrote:Actually it wasn't called that, I realise now. It said on the blackboard, Triple Rappist (really).
oooh I think he might run into more trouble with that name than the other

I agree but why not go for 4 and make a decent Quad

G.M. Gillman · Post by **G.M. Gillman** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:45 pm

I don't see why in the least. And I obviously knew the beer was brewed by the brewpub.

I'd be interested in comments on the palate of this beer from anyone who has tried it. I have tried to draw attention to a well-made beer from one of our local brewpubs.

Gary

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:16 pm

icemachine wrote:
G.M. Gillman wrote:Actually it wasn't called that, I realise now. It said on the blackboard, Triple Rappist (really).
oooh I think he might run into more trouble with that name than the other

Well, it could be worse...

saints_gambit · Post by **saints_gambit** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:23 am

I know a guy who was a Triple Rappist. He's in and out of pprison.

Edit: Also the name of the Beastie Boys next album.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:25 am

I'm not sure if I had the dubbel or tripel in August... Either way, I liked it, but would've called it a Grand Cru.

It was big & bold and could've used some time to mellow. It wasn't as 'digestible' as some Belgian Ales, but a VERY pleasant sipper. Something I'd have on it's own in the evening, rather than with a meal.

I miss their curry poutine.

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:01 am

Triple Rappist? yeah, that name goes over quite well..........like this name.......

Sodomic Anality Rappist

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 10:08 am

Made by Artisanalrappist Brewers.

Don't leave them alone with your pets!

Wheatsheaf · Post by **Wheatsheaf** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:32 pm

Move over, Tripel Ename, we have a new winner.