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Yellow fruit and pear from Belgian yeast, a light fresh spiciness from coriander and a soft bitterness in the finish: this tripel stays fairly dry and supple despite 8% ABV. Fresh whey from cheese-making goes into the brewing water for a full, soft mouthfeel, a fitting nod to the former Limmen cheese warehouse that houses the brewery. Merakels is West Frisian for extraordinary or great. Brewed since 2012, available year-round.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
SRM
amber13
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycorianderspicy
fruity
coriander
spicy
yeasty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced Belgian yeast character, releasing vibrant notes of pear and yellow stone fruits alongside subtle floral esters.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Merakels

◎ Appearance

Merakels displays a pale yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that maintains structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale yellowbrilliant clarityfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced Belgian yeast character, releasing vibrant notes of pear and yellow stone fruits alongside subtle floral esters. A light herbal-spice note from coriander adds freshness and complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile, while a soft grain backdrop rounds out the aromatic composition.

pear and yellow fruitBelgian yeast esterscoriander spicefloral, fresh

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and fruity, with the coriander lending a gentle warming spice that moves across the palate. The mouthfeel is remarkably soft and creamy, a direct result of the whey-enriched brewing water, while the mid-palate maintains excellent balance between fruit sweetness and a dry, supple structure. Bitterness emerges gradually in the finish, restrained yet present, with subtle bready and yeasty undertones adding depth.

fruity, balancedcreamy mouthfeelcoriander warmthrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the soft bitterness extending cleanly into the aftertaste. Despite its 8% ABV, the beer maintains a light, refreshing character that invites another sip.

dry finishsoft bitternessclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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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