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A Belgian-style tripel brewed with a share of wheat. It pours a deep gold under a white, creamy head. The yeast strain brings honey and yellow-fleshed fruit to the nose; the first sip is slightly sweet, then a high carbonation lightens the body. The long finish is moderately bitter. The brewery places it in the winter season.

ABV
8.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward 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
honeywheatfruity
honey
wheat
fruity
yeasty
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced honey notes layered beneath delicate aromas of yellow-fleshed stone fruits—apricot and peach dominate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Melgot

◎ Appearance

Melgot presents a deep gold color that catches the light with a luminous quality. A white, creamy head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. The high carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively, persistent bead that underscores the beer's effervescent character.

deep goldcreamy white headhighly carbonatedfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced honey notes layered beneath delicate aromas of yellow-fleshed stone fruits—apricot and peach dominate. The wheat component adds a subtle, soft grain character that doesn't overshadow the fruit-forward expression. Belgian yeast character emerges gently in the background, contributing a light floral undertone.

honeystone fruitwheat grainBelgian yeast

◐ Taste

The entry is slightly sweet, with malt-derived sugars and honey flavors establishing themselves immediately. The mid-palate carries the fruity notes further while high carbonation lifts the body, preventing heaviness despite the 8.7% ABV. A moderate bitterness emerges in the mid-to-late palate, providing structural balance without dominating the sweeter character.

lightly sweetfruity mid-palatemoderate bitteringcrisp carbonation

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a sustained, moderately bitter quality that gradually recedes. The aftertaste leaves a dry, slightly hoppy impression that echoes the fruit and honey notes without becoming harsh.

moderate bitternessdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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

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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.

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