Hawkshead Tripel
Inspired by the warming, classic Belgian style, this Tripel is delightfully drinkable and surprisingly light for 8.1%. Sweet fruit aromas give way to plenty of herbal notes with hints of banana, honey and liquorice, followed by a pleasant peppery, dry finish. It moves from fruit through herbs to pepper.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hawkshead Tripel
Serve at 10–13°C in a goblet. The yeast character and carbonation are the stars — cold would suppress both.
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.
Finding a similar Tripel
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