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Tuunwal Tripel

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A small touch of sweetness and a self-willed Texel hop bitterness in the finish mark this strong, blond, unfiltered beer, brewed in the tradition of abbey beers. The name refers to the special property boundaries typical of the island's landscape; the Texel tuunwal is unique in the Netherlands. Formerly sold as Texels Tripel. 8.5% ABV.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly 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
hoppyspicy hopfruity
hoppy
spicy hop
fruity
spicy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Texel hop character—earthy and resinous with a mineral quality typical of the island's terroir.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tuunwal Tripel

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a white, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The unfiltered nature gives the beer a luminous quality despite its transparent character. Carbonation is lively, releasing fine bubbles that sustain throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Texel hop character—earthy and resinous with a mineral quality typical of the island's terroir. Beneath lies soft Malz notes with suggestions of hay and fresh grain. A light fruity undertone and a hint of yeast phenolics emerge on deeper inspection, creating a complex and inviting bouquet.

earthy hopsmineral characterhay and grainlight phenolic

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and slightly sweet, establishing the tripel's malty foundation. The mid-palate develops a pronounced hop bitterness with spicy, herbal notes that define the character. A delicate fruitiness interweaves with bread-like Malz flavors, while the alcohol warmth (8.5% ABV) becomes perceptible but well-integrated into the overall structure.

full-bodiedhop-driven bitternessspicy-herbalbread and fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and assertive, dominated by the Texel hop's persistent bitterness that lingers long on the palate. A subtle sweetness fades into the background, leaving a clean, herbal aftertaste with a gentle warming from the alcohol.

dry finishpersistent bitternessherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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