Kasteel Tripel
Honey-coloured and slightly cloudy from bottle refermentation, which takes place in a warm room at 23 °C after bottling. Banana and clove lead the aroma, giving a spicy-fruity nose with hints of malt. Aroma hops add a mild bitterness and fresh fruity notes; the 11 % alcohol brings a warming mouthfeel and shows in the slightly spicy finish. Served at 9 °C.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Kasteel 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
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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