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Roadtrip is a blonde, powerful Tripel in golden yellow, brewed by DAVO in Deventer, the brewery's home base. Its fruity character and a spicy edge make it very approachable, while 8.5% ABV and 28 IBU bring a warming strength. It drinks easily, and that is exactly the catch: it is dangerously drinkable.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 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
fruityspicybready
fruity
spicy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent fruity esters—ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes—layered over a delicate spicy character reminiscent of black pepper and clove.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roadtrip

◎ Appearance

Roadtrip presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head is substantial and persistent, forming stable lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with the pale Malz and noble hops shining through in a visually balanced presentation.

bright golden-yellowexcellent claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent fruity esters—ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes—layered over a delicate spicy character reminiscent of black pepper and clove. Beneath sits a soft, bready Malz foundation with a whisper of yeast-derived phenolics. The aromatic profile is inviting without being aggressive, drawing you toward the palate.

stone fruit estersspicy phenolsbready Malz base

◐ Taste

The entry is smooth and well-integrated, with fruity notes immediately apparent on the tongue. The mid-palate develops a warming spice and light bitterness from noble Edelhopfen, balanced by the clean, dry character of the Malz backbone. At 8.5% ABV, the alcohol is present but not harsh, contributing to the dangerously approachable drinkability that defines this Tripel.

smooth entryspicy mid-palatedry finish edgewarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is pleasantly dry and moderately long, with lingering spice and a subtle fruity echo. The 28 IBU bitterness provides gentle closure without overstaying, and the warming alcohol gently fades, leaving a clean palate that invites the next sip.

dry closuremoderate lengthlingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
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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About Tripel

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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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