#367: On the Neck

 De Glazen Toren's saison was an instant hit when it came into my life a few years ago and in the intervening period they've continued to impress.

Ondineke is no exception. A tripel of 8.5%, it pours only slightly hazy gold and immediately suggests faint clove and prickly herbs on the nose. There's further wafts of lemon and honey, completing a suitably fresh and estery tripel character. This isn't exactly replicated on the palate; here it's sweeter with honey and lemon drop sweets dominating over the hoppy freshness, now all but smothered. It's moreish and well balanced for all that upfront sweetness with bitter florals keeping it refreshing, and preserving a surprisingly dry finish. 

Another highly accomplished example from Glazen Toren, even if it doesn't reach the heights of the Saison d'Erpe-Mere.