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Ch'Ti Grand Cru if you want brightness and restraint,
Westmalle Tripel if you want complexity and warmth.
Ch'Ti hits you with clean golden ale character—crisp, almost champagne-like finish. Westmalle unfolds slowly, revealing spice, fruit, and alcohol heat that builds across the glass. Both are strong beers, but they're approaching strength from totally different angles.
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Body
Δ 5
Sweetness
Δ 8
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Tasting notes
Ch'Ti Grand Cru
Ch'Ti Grand Cru tastes like someone took a Belgian golden ale and refined it into something almost austere. You get that signature Castelain minerality right away, then a flash of honey and white grape. The 8.4% ABV stays completely hidden—it's deceptively smooth, which is exactly why you need to respect it. Finishes dry and slightly peppery, like it's done with you.
Westmalle Tripel
Westmalle Tripel is the opposite approach: it announces itself. Spicy yeast notes hit first, then comes stone fruit and a subtle herbal dryness. The 9.2% ABV is present but integrated—you feel warmth, not burn. There's a silky mouthfeel that makes you want to keep drinking, and the finish lingers with a hint of clove and dried apricot. It's a beer that evolves in the glass.
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