Seven Virtues Carnal Knowledge

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The generous carbonation produces steady streams of bubbles that maintain bright Schaumkleiden around the glass. The light hue and crystalline transparency are characteristic of the wheat tripel style.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft citrus and ripe banana from the yeast, complemented by delicate clove and herbal notes from the coriander and bitter orange peel. Beneath these spiced aromatics lies a gentle, refined malt backbone without aggressive hop character. The overall impression is fragrant and inviting, with no harsh phenolics.

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry with a bright citrus and pear character that evolves through a creamy, full midsection. Coriander and bitter orange contribute gentle spiciness and subtle herbal complexity without overwhelming the delicate fruit esters. The 25 IBU bitterness is restrained, allowing the yeast-derived clove and banana to remain in the foreground, while carbonation keeps the rich body from becoming cloying.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, fading from the gentle spice and citrus into a light, dry aftertaste. The carbonation continues to lift away the creamy richness, leaving no sticky residue.