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Tripel Karmeliet

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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Tripel · One of 3 Belgian Tripels in hopIQ

Based on a 1679 recipe from the Carmelite monastery. Brewed with three grains — barley, wheat and oat — for a uniquely complex tripel. Floral, fruity and creamy with a long dry finish. One of Belgium's most decorated ales.

ABV
8.4%
IBU
20
SRM
7golden
7

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
banana
75%
clove
63%
yeasty
63%
spice
50%
creamy
50%
fruity
45%
crisp
38%
alcohol warmth
38%
bread
38%
smooth
38%
dry
25%

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tripel Karmeliet

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C in a goblet. The yeast character and carbonation are the stars — cold would suppress both.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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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