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Spicy and floral with a natural sweetness, and clove and banana in the finish: a classic Tripel at 8.5%. Pilsner malt, wheat malt and flaked oats form the grain bill, Perle gives the bitterness at 19 IBU. Andreas is dedicated to the city of Breda and has been part of the core range since 2018. Gold at the 2023 Dutch Beer Challenge.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Dutch Beer Challenge
Blond Tripel
★Gold — Dutch Beer Challenge (Blond Tripel)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananafloral
clove
banana
floral
spicy
malty
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation, backed by a delicate floral and spicy character.
also:fruity,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Andreas

◎ Appearance

Andreas presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as you drink. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters characteristic of Belgian yeast fermentation, backed by a delicate floral and spicy character. Wheat malt and oats add a subtle grain sweetness that rounds out the aromatic profile without becoming cloying.

clovebanana esterfloralspicy notes

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and balanced with gentle bitterness from the Perle hops providing structure to the natural sweetness from the grain bill. The mid-palate unfolds with wheat and oat malt character layered beneath the clove and banana spice, while a dry minerality keeps the overall impression crisp and refreshing.

gentle bitternesswheat maltbalanceddry minerality

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with clove and banana spice lingering pleasantly in the aftertaste without any harsh or bitter edges. The alcohol warmth is barely perceptible at 8.5%, allowing the yeast character to fade gracefully.

dry finishclove aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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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