Tripel LeFort
Banana and red apple meet vanilla and clove, with hints of citrus, lime and rose in a fruity, complex aroma; the taste is full and the finish soft, with a warmth from the alcohol that fades slowly. This hazy golden tripel (8.8 %) is top-fermented and named after Brasserie LeFort, which Felix Verscheure founded in Kortrijk in 1854; his granddaughter Marguerite married Omer Vander Ghinste.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Tripel LeFort
Serve at 10–13°C in a goblet. The yeast character and carbonation are the stars — cold would suppress both.
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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