Petrus Tripel
Fruity on the nose thanks to dry hopping, complex yet balanced, with a slightly bitter finish. This blond, filtered tripel is top-fermented with bottle refermentation and comes in at 8.0% ABV. Clavis ad Caelum literally means 'the key to heaven', and Petrus, traditionally pictured with a key in hand, guards the gates of heaven.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Petrus 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.
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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