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Tripel d'Anvers

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Spicy on the nose, with subtle hints of orange peel and coriander, then caramel, biscuit, creamy hazelnut, a touch of vanilla and a delicate herbiness. This Belgian Tripel has been brewed since 2010 and pours golden blond and clear under a rich white head. With Saaz hops and 8 % alcohol, it is a strong blonde that still drinks soft.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
spicynuttycaramel
spicy
nutty
caramel
coriander
herbal
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent spicy and coriander notes, followed by delicate orange peel and herbal undertones.
also:orange,vanilla,bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tripel d'Anvers

◎ Appearance

Tripel d'Anvers pours a bright golden-blonde hue with excellent clarity and a dense, creamy white head that settles into a fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation. The beer's pale color is characteristic of the Belgian Tripel style, telegraphing its strength and refinement.

golden blonde, clearcreamy white headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent spicy and coriander notes, followed by delicate orange peel and herbal undertones. A subtle sweetness emerges from caramel and biscuit notes, with a whisper of vanilla and creamy hazelnut in the background. The Saaz hops contribute a refined noble-hop character that integrates seamlessly with the spice-forward profile.

spicy, corianderorange peelnoble hopsherbal, caramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and full-bodied despite the 8% ABV, with a creamy mouthfeel that carries nutty and caramel flavors into the mid-palate. Biscuit and vanilla notes provide backbone, while coriander and gentle herbalism frame the experience. The 30 IBUs provide restrained bitterness that never dominates, allowing the malt sweetness and spice to remain in the foreground.

nutty, caramelcreamy, smoothbiscuit, vanillaspiced, balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with a lingering warmth from the alcohol and a subtle herbal dryness. The aftertaste echoes coriander and hazelnut, fading gracefully without harshness.

warm, lingeringherbal fade
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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About Belgian Tripel

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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.

Finding a similar Belgian Tripel

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