Filou Belgian Tripel
Straw-yellow, top-fermented strong blonde from Xavier Vanhonsebrouck, refermented in the bottle. The aroma is subtly spicy with a fruity hint of banana, European aroma hops give a mild bitterness that sits alongside subtle sweet notes, and the aftertaste stays slightly bitter. At 8.5 % ABV it is a Belgian tripel that remains approachable, served at 5 °C.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Filou Belgian Tripel
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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About Tripel
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Tripel
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