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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
De Koninck Triple d'Anvers if you want bright, almost herbal snap;
La Trappe Tripel if you want rounded warmth and depth.
Both hit 8% ABV and 30 IBU, so the difference is really in yeast character and brewing philosophy. De Koninck leans Belgian-crisp, while La Trappe builds something more contemplative. Neither dominates—it's about mood.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
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Sweetness
Δ 2
Bitterness
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In words
De Koninck Triple d'Anvers
De Koninck hits you with this immediate citrus-pith brightness that catches your palate right away. There's an almost peppery, dry finish that comes from their house yeast—it's alert, not sleepy. The alcohol warmth is there but doesn't slouch or linger; it's clean. This is a tripel that wants you awake.
La Trappe Tripel
La Trappe unfolds slower, with this honeyed, almost creamy mid-palate that feels more settled. You get spice—clove, maybe nutmeg—but it's softer, integrated. The finish is dry too, but it lingers like a suggestion rather than a shout. This one rewards sipping, not rushing.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 38 vs 38 · Δ 0
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 5
Only De Koninck Triple d'Anvers
Shared character
Only La Trappe Tripel