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Duchesse Anne Triple

Brasserie Lancelot
France·Belgian Tripel
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Created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Duchess Anne of Brittany. A golden Belgian-style tripel with expressive yeast character, fruity esters, and a warming finish. 10,000+ Untappd ratings — one of the most celebrated Breton beers.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityyeastyhoney
fruity
yeasty
honey
spicy
banana
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters—ripe banana and stone fruit dominate the initial impression.
also:citrusy,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Duchesse Anne Triple

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms densely and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

golden, brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters—ripe banana and stone fruit dominate the initial impression. Beneath lies a warm, yeasty character with subtle spicy notes and a delicate floral backdrop. Honey and light citrus zest emerge with aeration, creating a complex and inviting bouquet.

ripe banana, stone fruityeasty warmthhoney, floral notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and fruity, with the yeast character creating a slightly sweet, full mouthfeel. Mid-palate brings creamy honey notes and gentle spice, balanced by 30 IBU of restrained noble-hop bitterness. The malt structure provides subtle body and a light caramel undertone without heaviness.

fruity-sweet entryhoney, spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A warming, slightly boozy finish carries the yeast and fruit character into a lingering aftertaste. Dryness builds gently, leaving honey and banana notes on the palate as heat gradually subsides.

warming alcoholfruit persistencehoney fade
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
88
Finish
84
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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