The Heavy Wait II
Strong notes of tangerine, orange, clove and pepper run through this copper-colored Belgian Tripel under a dense off-white foamy head. Fruity, floral and spicy notes come from Sauternes barrels, which also lend some of the color. German and Belgian malts with dark candi sugar form a sweet malt backbone, balanced by bitterness from Tettnang hops. Bottle conditioned with additional candi sugar for a refreshing burst of carbonation, at 9 % ABV.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Heavy Wait II
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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