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Brother David’s Triple

Anderson Valley Brewing Company
United States·Tripel·Rank 29 of 50 · The Best American Belgian-Style Ales
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Candied orange peel, clover honey, pears and a hint of freshly mown fields rise from a dense head, with fruity esters, spicy hop flavors and a peppery, citrusy finish. Pale malts and Belgian candi sugar give the deep golden color, medium body and rich mouthfeel. An abbey-style ale at 10% and 15 IBU, brewed year-round.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyorangefruity
honey
orange
fruity
spicy
citrusy
grassy
Aroma
Candied orange peel and clover honey dominate the nose, with supporting notes of ripe pears and fresh herbaceous character reminiscent of newly mown fields.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brother David’s Triple

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue derived from pale malts and Belgian candi sugar, displaying excellent clarity beneath a dense, persistent head. The foam shows good lacing and retention, while the body carries a medium weight with a rich, full mouthfeel that coats the glass.

deep goldendense foamexcellent clarityrich mouthfeel

◌ Aroma

Candied orange peel and clover honey dominate the nose, with supporting notes of ripe pears and fresh herbaceous character reminiscent of newly mown fields. Fruity esters from the Belgian yeast provide a clean, elegant backdrop, while subtle spicy and peppery nuances hint at the noble hop character.

candied orangeclover honeyfruity estersgrassy notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with honeyed sweetness and citrus brightness, carrying flavors of orange peel, pears, and a creamy texture that builds through the mid-palate. Spicy and peppery hop notes emerge with gentle restraint, balanced by the rich maltiness; bitterness remains low at 15 IBU, allowing the complexity of fruit and spice to shine.

honey-forwardcitrus zestspiced finishcreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with peppery citrus notes fading gradually into a warm, slightly boozy warmth that reflects the 10% ABV. A touch of spice and herbal dryness persists, leaving the palate clean and refreshed.

peppery drynesswarming alcohollingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 10–13°C in a goblet. The yeast character and carbonation are the stars — cold would suppress both.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Drink within 2 years. Some complexity develops with age but the yeast character is best relatively fresh.

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What is a Tripel?

Tripels are strong Belgian ales with 8–10% ABV. Deceptively pale, they offer fruit esters, spicy yeast, sweet malt and a warming finish.

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