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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Affligem Tripel if you want bright, almost wine-like complexity,
Hertog Jan Tripel if you want rounder, more approachable smoothness.
Both sit at identical IBU 30, so bitterness isn't your differentiator—it's the yeast character and body weight. The 0.8% ABV difference sounds trivial but shifts how each beer settles on your palate. Pick based on whether you're leaning into Belgian funk or settling into comfort.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 4
Sweetness
Δ 1
Situations
In words
Affligem Tripel
Affligem hits like someone turned up the treble on a Belgian tripel. There's this bright, almost champagne-like effervescence that catches you first, then comes this peppery spice from the yeast—clove, a whisper of coriander—that lingers without being aggressive. The 8.8% ABV announces itself quietly in the finish, adding a slight warming sensation. It's elegant in a way that makes you sit up straighter.
Hertog Jan Tripel
Hertog Jan feels warmer and more compact in your mouth. The yeast profile is softer, less peppery—more like fresh bread and a hint of banana than spice cabinet. At 8%, it doesn't push as hard, which means the subtle honey and light caramel notes get more real estate. This is the tripel that tastes like it wants to be your friend, not impress you.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 38 vs 38 · Δ 0
Bitterness
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 5
Only Affligem Tripel
Shared character
Only Hertog Jan Tripel