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Triple Swaf

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Tripel at 8% ABV, refermented in the bottle: a spicy nose, a discreet but clearly present bitterness and a generous body with a very long finish. Coriander goes into the brew with Kent and Hallertau hops. The name is a pun on 'three times thirst'; Swaf joined the range in 2016.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
corianderspicynoble hop
coriander
spicy
noble hop
fruity
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent coriander spice, complemented by peppery and herbal notes characteristic of the Hallertau and Kent hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Triple Swaf

◎ Appearance

Triple Swaf presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a consistent stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the tasting.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent coriander spice, complemented by peppery and herbal notes characteristic of the Hallertau and Kent hops. Underlying the botanical profile lies a subtle malt sweetness and a clean, lager-like fermentation character from the bottle conditioning, with no harsh alcohol vapours despite the 8% ABV.

coriander spiceherbal hopclean fermentationsubtle malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with the coriander and spice notes carrying through to a generous mid-palate. A discreet but clearly defined bitterness emerges without aggression, supported by noble hop character and a dry, peppery backbone that prevents sweetness from dominating. The malt structure is evident but restrained, allowing the spice and bitterness to lead.

full bodycoriander forwardbalanced bitternessdry spicenoble hops

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and lingering, with peppery spice and a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste that persists cleanly on the palate. The alcohol warmth is gentle and well-hidden within the overall structure.

long finishdry grainypeppery persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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About Tripel

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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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