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Orabelle

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Warming spice and sweet banana notes mark this golden Belgian-style tripel, brewed with barley, wheat, oats and rye. Two yeast strains, orange peel and a dash of coriander add richness and surprising complexity to a delicate ale; Saaz and Tradition are the hops. 8.3% ABV and 22 IBU, a seasonal for late winter and early spring.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
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
bananacorianderspicy
banana
coriander
spicy
orange
noble hop
wheat
Aroma
The nose is immediately welcoming, with prominent banana esters and warm spice notes taking the lead.
also:fruity,honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Orabelle

◎ Appearance

Orabelle presents a luminous golden hue that catches light with remarkable clarity. The head is dense and persistent, building a fine Schaumkleiden down the glass as you drink. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence without appearing aggressive.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately welcoming, with prominent banana esters and warm spice notes taking the lead. Orange peel and coriander create a citrus-herbal backdrop, while subtle noble-hop character adds a gentle floral restraint. Wheat and oat adjuncts contribute a soft, grainy sweetness that rounds out the aromatic profile without heaviness.

banana esterswarm spiceorange peelnoble hop floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a supple sweetness—honey and banana notes dominate the entry without cloying. Mid-palate shows the interplay of coriander and warming spice against the malty richness of wheat and oats, while Saaz hops provide a measured, refined bitterness. The 22 IBUs sit perfectly proportioned, never overshadowing the delicate yeast character that defines this tripel.

honey sweetbanana-forwardspiced warmthrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with residual sweetness and a gentle boozy warmth lingering on the palate. Noble-hop spice and coriander fade gracefully, leaving a clean, slightly dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

warming alcoholspiced fademedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
79
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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