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Tripel Karmeliet Alcohol Free

Belgium·Non-Alcohol Beer
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World Beer Cup 2026 Gold. Non-alcoholic version of the legendary Tripel Karmeliet, retaining the three-grain recipe's floral aroma and creamy mouthfeel. A landmark achievement — arguably the world's best non-alcohol craft beer.

ABV
0.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
★Gold — World Beer Cup 2026
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoneywheat
floral
honey
wheat
bready
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose is captivating and complex, leading with floral and fruity esters characteristic of Belgian yeast alongside subtle spice notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tripel Karmeliet Alcohol Free

◎ Appearance

This non-alcoholic tripel presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that demonstrates impressive retention. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation despite the absence of alcohol.

pale goldenclearpersistent white headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is captivating and complex, leading with floral and fruity esters characteristic of Belgian yeast alongside subtle spice notes. Prominent aromas of banana and clove emerge from the signature three-grain recipe, complemented by light grain and bread notes that add depth without heaviness.

floralbananacloveyeasty

◐ Taste

The palate is remarkably smooth and creamy, with a malty grain-forward foundation that carries subtle wheat sweetness and bread character. Mid-palate develops elegant spice and banana notes, while the modest bitterness (18 IBU) provides balance without dominating, showcasing excellent restraint.

maltywheatsmoothbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and crisp, transitioning smoothly without astringency or cloying aftertaste. A light, dry conclusion leaves pleasant yeasty and grain impressions that linger gently.

cleancrispdry
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
88
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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