New Belgium Trippel
Golden, sweet and pleasantly dry: Trippel opens with spicy Noble hops, Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh, followed by fruity aromas from Belgian yeast and a high note of sweet citrus. The finish is dry with a warm, boozy bite at 8.5% ABV. Brewed since 1992 with Pilsner and Munich malts, it took Gold (2018) and Silver (2013) at the U.S. Open Beer Championship and Silver in the Belgian-Style Tripel category at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for New Belgium Trippel
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 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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