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Gruut Inferno

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Gruut's strongest beer and the showpiece of the range. A golden, intensely aromatic ale brewed without hops using the medieval Gruut herb blend. Delicate yet powerful — intensely flavored with warming alcohol and a unique herbal complexity that makes it unlike any other tripel in Belgium.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalspicyfloral
herbal
spicy
floral
clean
fruity
coriander
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced herbal and spicy notes from the medieval Gruut blend, featuring prominent coriander and clove alongside subtle floral undertones.
also:honey,clove
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gruut Inferno

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that sustains a modest, persistent white head. The beer holds a delicate collar of lace against the glass, indicating proper protein balance and conditioning. The pour reveals a bright, inviting body characteristic of well-made Belgian tripels.

golden, brightfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced herbal and spicy notes from the medieval Gruut blend, featuring prominent coriander and clove alongside subtle floral undertones. Beneath these signature botanicals lies a soft, honey-like sweetness and a gentle fruity backdrop that rounds the profile. The alcohol warmth is present but restrained, never dominating the complex aromatic interplay.

herbal, spicycoriander, clovefloral, honeyed

◐ Taste

The palate opens delicate yet full-bodied, with the herbal and spice complexity unfolding across the mid-palate in waves of coriander, clove, and subtle florals. A gentle honey sweetness provides balance without cloying, while the 9% alcohol warms pleasantly beneath the botanical layers. The modest 30 IBU provide a clean, dry backdrop that allows the Gruut herbs to shine without aggressive bitterness.

herbal, botanicalwarming alcoholclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

A medium-length, graceful finish that lingers with herbal spice and a whisper of honey, gradually fading into a warm, slightly dry aftertaste. The alcohol integration ensures the farewell remains smooth and inviting rather than hot or harsh.

herbal aftertastewarm, lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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 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.

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