HOPIQ FACEOFF
63%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
La Trappe Tripel if you want grip and warmth,
Petrus Tripel if you want silk and restraint.
Both nail the Belgian tripel blueprint at nearly identical IBUs, but La Trappe's extra half-point of alcohol hits you differently—it's got more muscle, more presence on the palate. Petrus plays it cooler, more refined. Neither is better; it's about whether you're in the mood to feel the beer or let it disappear.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 4
Sweetness
Δ 4
Situations
In words
La Trappe Tripel
La Trappe Tripel has this immediate, almost peppery bite that catches you right at the front of your mouth. The yeast character is assertive—banana and clove without apology—and there's a waxy, almost oily mouthfeel that makes the 8% ABV feel earned. Finishes warm and slightly sticky, the kind of beer that announces itself in a crowded room.
Petrus Tripel
Petrus Tripel is the diplomatic version. You get those Belgian yeast notes—the fruity esters, subtle spice—but they're dialed down, almost whispered. It's drier than La Trappe, with a cleaner finish that makes you want another sip immediately. The lower ABV feels intentional here, not a weakness. This one's elegant in a way that rewards slow attention.
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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
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Shared character
Only Petrus Tripel