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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Affligem Tripel if you want classic Belgian complexity and warmth,
Ch'Ti Grand Cru if you want crisp elegance and restraint.
Both sit at 8%+ ABV but feel completely different on the palate—Affligem leans into spice and fruit intensity, while Ch'Ti pulls back with mineral dryness. The IBU difference (30 vs 25) matters less than their fermentation philosophy: one is a full conversation, the other is a handshake.
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Body
Δ 4
Sweetness
Δ 1
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Tasting notes
Affligem Tripel
Affligem hits you with that immediate Belgian yeast character—clove, banana, a whisper of pepper that builds as it warms. There's real sweetness underneath, almost honey-like, but the alcohol heat keeps it from ever feeling cloying. The finish is surprisingly long and slightly peppery. This beer demands you sit with it.
Ch'Ti Grand Cru
Ch'Ti is deceptively gentle. First sip feels almost delicate—light fruit esters, a touch of honey, nothing aggressive. Then the dryness sneaks in, that clean mineral snap that makes you want another sip immediately. It's refined in a way that doesn't announce itself. The alcohol hides beautifully here.
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