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Teddy Cool

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Spicy and fruity, this golden tripel gets its deep, full finish from five different grains, while Tettnang hops add a bitter counterpoint. Pils and Munich malt meet wheat, oats, rye and spelt, fermented with Wyeast Belgian Ardennes yeast. At 8.5% ABV, Teddy Cool is a core-range beer from Nijmegen, styled as a tough biker with a heart of gold.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry 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
fruityspicymalty
fruity
spicy
malty
wheat
yeasty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes, layered with peppery spice from the Belgian yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Teddy Cool

◎ Appearance

Teddy Cool presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and retains well, leaving crisp lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes, layered with peppery spice from the Belgian yeast. A soft maltiness emerges underneath, with hints of wheat and honey adding roundness to the aromatic profile.

stone fruitpeppery spicewheat noteshoney undertones

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and complex, with fruity esters combining with spicy yeast character on entry. Mid-palate reveals the cereal depth of five grains—wheat, oats, rye, and spelt bolstered by Pils and Munich malt—while Tettnang hops provide a firm, measured bitterness that counterbalances the malty sweetness.

fruity esterspeppery yeastfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering bitterness and a subtle alcoholic warmth that never becomes harsh. A faint grain sweetness and honey resonance persist on the aftertaste.

warming finishlingering bitternessdry conclusion
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Belgian Tripel

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