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Kaintz Modern Tripel

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A modern twist on the tripel: English ale yeast pumps up the fruitiness, and Sorachi Ace hops add a touch of lemon. At 8.0% ABV and 21 IBU it is billed as easy drinking and extra dangerous. The name honors Sebastiaan Kaintz, the brewmaster behind the iconic beers of the old Van Vollenhoven brewery.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Citrus hop 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
fruitycitrusyyeasty
fruity
citrusy
yeasty
spicy
bready
Aroma
The English ale yeast dominates the nose with pronounced fruity esters—ripe pear, white peach, and subtle tropical notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaintz Modern Tripel

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is bright and lively, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam throughout the tasting.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The English ale yeast dominates the nose with pronounced fruity esters—ripe pear, white peach, and subtle tropical notes. Sorachi Ace hops introduce a distinctive lemon zest character that brightens the overall profile, complemented by a light, bready Malz foundation beneath.

pear, peach esterslemon zestyeasty, bready

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with immediate fruitiness and citrus brightness on the mid-palate. The 21 IBUs provide restrained, refined bitterness that complements rather than dominates; a subtle spice note emerges alongside the dry finish. The mouthfeel remains supple and approachable despite the 8% ABV.

fruity, citrus-forwardrestrained bitternessdry, spicy notes

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering lemon character and a gentle dry spice that persists on the palate. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing without any residual sweetness.

clean, drycitrus persistence
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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 Tripel

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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.

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