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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Hertog Jan Tripel if you want approachable elegance,
La Fin du Monde if you want complexity and grip.
Both nail the Belgian tripel formula at identical IBU, but Hertog Jan's 8% ABV feels lighter on the palate—almost deceptive in how clean it drinks. La Fin du Monde's extra point of alcohol builds a thicker mouthfeel that makes you *feel* the beer working. Neither is a wrong call; it's about whether you want to float or settle in.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Bitterness and texture match within Δ 1. La Fin du Monde runs a touch fuller in body (Δ 4). La Fin du Monde brings a distinct citrusy note that Hertog Jan Tripel doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 4
Sweetness
Δ 4
Situations
In words
Hertog Jan Tripel
Hertog Jan pours a brilliant golden blonde with a head that sticks around. You get honeyed notes upfront—not cloying, just warm and inviting—followed by a peppery spice that sneaks in on the finish. The alcohol hides beautifully; there's zero burn, just a clean, almost mineral dryness that makes you want another sip immediately. It's the kind of tripel that doesn't announce itself.
La Fin du Monde
La Fin du Monde is richer from the first sip. There's caramel depth underneath the typical tripel spice, and a slight fruity esters that reads almost like dried apricot. The body is noticeably thicker—you feel the 9% in your mouth, not your head. It lingers longer on the finish, with a pleasant bitterness that keeps things from feeling sweet. This one commands attention.
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