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Dulle Teve

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The name was born in the Oerbar, when an impatient landlady snapped at her husband on the phone, calling him a 'dulle teve' (a mad bitch), and the brewers knew the title was found. A golden tripel of 10%, brewed with white candi sugar in the kettle: fruity in the aroma with a touch of candi sugar, full on the palate, long and dry in the finish with the 10% well hidden. Refermented in the bottle.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
fruityhoneyspicy
fruity
honey
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruits and subtle citrus notes characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation, layered with a gentle warmth of candi sugar sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dulle Teve

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that maintains the foam structure throughout the glass.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruits and subtle citrus notes characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation, layered with a gentle warmth of candi sugar sweetness. A light spicy character emerges in the background, with hints of honey adding complexity without dominating the bouquet.

stone fruitcandi sugarspice noteshoney undertones

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with the 10% alcohol well-concealed beneath layers of fruit and subtle sweetness. White candi sugar contributes a refined sweetness that balances the moderate bitterness, while spice and honey develop gradually through the mid-palate, creating a multi-layered drinking experience.

full-bodiedfruity sweetnessspicesmooth alcohol integration

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish emerges as the beer fades, with lingering fruity and spicy notes that dry the palate without harshness. The bottle refermentation adds complexity to the aftertaste, leaving a clean and satisfying conclusion.

long dry finishfruity aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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 Belgian 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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