The Ogden Belgian Style Tripel by Goose Island

The name comes from William Ogden, who opened Chicago's first brewery, the beer is part of Goose Island's "Imperial Series", the style is a Belgian Tripel. The Ogden pours a hazy gold, with a frothy white, three-finger head. Citrus aromas tickle the nostrils right off. Some pepper, honey and a little coriander. It's not as whiskey-maple-syrup smooth and dark as I've come to expect from Belgian Tripels and even dubbels, but a little research showed me that golden is the traditional color of the style. The IBU level is 35, about what you'd expect from a pale ale and the ABV is 9%, right in the money for a tripel. This is as smooth, light and delicious as Goose Island premium brews usually are. You won't be disappointed. 8.75 on the IGB scale!