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Leffe Triple

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Leffe Triple is a blond abbey beer with a spicy, fruity aroma and a rich, sophisticated taste, where a subtle blend of coriander and orange runs through the spice. The yeast it contains drives a secondary fermentation in the bottle. At 8.5% it is robust and refined, and full of character. Served at 5 °C.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyfruitycoriander
spicy
fruity
coriander
orange
yeasty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent stone fruit notes—ripe peach and apricot—layered with warm spice from coriander and a bright citrus edge of orange zest.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Triple

◎ Appearance

Leffe Triple presents a bright golden-blonde hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres cleanly to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

golden-blondeclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent stone fruit notes—ripe peach and apricot—layered with warm spice from coriander and a bright citrus edge of orange zest. Beneath these top notes, soft fruity esters from the yeast contribute tropical fruit character, while a delicate herbaceous undertone from the noble hops provides subtle depth without dominating the composition.

peach, apricotcoriander spiceorange zestfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and mellow, with a rich maltiness that carries subtle sweetness balanced by clean, moderate bitterness. The mid-palate develops the promised spice profile—coriander and citrus notes interweave with tropical fruit undertones—while the 8.5% ABV provides body and warmth without harshness. A dry finish emerges as the bitter compounds assert themselves, leaving a complex, lingering aftertaste.

smooth maltspiced, fruitymoderate bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is extended and contemplative, with drying spice and citrus notes persisting on the palate. A subtle boozy warmth and the residual bitterness combine to create a sophisticated, memorable close.

dry, spicedcitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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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