Coppertail Unholy vs Marvella Belgian Triple: Which Should You Drink?

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Coppertail Unholy

Coppertail Brewing Co.

United States · Belgian Tripel

hopIQ rank #1765

64%

Overall similarity

side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Marvella Belgian Triple

Red Rock Brewing Company

United States · Belgian Tripel

HOPIQ TAKE

Coppertail Unholy if you want a tripel that leans into darker, spicier Belgian yeast character, Marvella Belgian Triple if you want something brighter and more fruit-forward. Both sit at 9% ABV with identical 30 IBU restraint, so the divide isn't about strength or bitterness—it's about yeast expression and how each brewery interprets the style. Unholy feels like it's leaning into the Belgian monastic tradition with phenolic complexity, while Marvella seems more interested in clean fermentation letting the malt shine through.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Coppertail Unholy when…

→You want complexity and aren't in a rush—this rewards sipping and warming
→You prefer phenolic/spicy yeast notes over fruity esters
→You want to taste what makes a Belgian tripel feel 'monastic' and serious

Pick Marvella Belgian Triple when…

→You want a tripel that feels refreshing despite the ABV
→You prefer brighter, fruitier Belgian character without the spice
→You're having it earlier in the night or doing multiple beers

SIDE BY SIDE

	Coppertail Unholy	Marvella Belgian Triple
ABV	9%	9%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	Belgian Tripel	Belgian Tripel
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

6 shared · 9 distinct

Both beers

fruitybananasweetyeastypeachsmooth

Only Coppertail Unholy

dryspicy

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Coppertail UnholyMarvella Belgian Triple

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

Coppertail Unholy

FruityBananaDry

Unholy comes in with a surprisingly dark honey pour for a tripel—there's real caramel and biscuit depth on the nose before the Belgian yeast kicks in with clove and a faint licorice note. The body has substance without being heavy, and there's this peppery finish that catches you a beat after swallow. It drinks warmer and slower than you'd expect; this isn't a session tripel, it's a contemplative one.

Marvella Belgian Triple

SweetBananaFruity

Marvella is cleaner—you get more stone fruit and gentle citrus on the front, with that classic Belgian ester character but dialed back. The malt backbone is delicate, almost tea-like in its dryness, and it finishes quick and crisp despite the proof. This one actually tastes lighter on the palate even though they're technically identical in strength, which means it'll slip down easier if you're drinking multiple rounds.

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