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Duchesse Anne Triple

Brasserie Lancelot
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🌍 France · Belgian Tripel · One of 38 Belgian Tripels in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Tripel.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
honey
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
banana
Distinctive notes
spicy
citrusy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Duchesse Anne Triple

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C in a goblet. The yeast character and carbonation are the stars — cold would suppress both.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Duchesse Anne Triple

About Belgian Tripel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, yeasty, sweet character as Duchesse Anne Triple will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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