As expected, the Tripel generally lies between the Dubbel and the Quadrupel in strength and in ABV.
Slightly darker than a typical Pilsner, the Tripel is usually slightly hazy, due to bottle conditioning. The local yeasts give this ale fruity banana and clove-like flavors, while the pale malts (and occasional addition of Belgian candi sugar) give the beer a sweeter finish and light body. Bitterness can be high for such a light body and color, but the malt balances nicely. Alcohol can be high, and range from slightly noticeable to dangerously subtle.
Best served cool, 46-54 degrees, in a beer snifter, stemmed tulip glass, or a chalice.
This series is all about experimenting with unusual brewing ingredients. Tripel Café uses green coffee beans, orange peel, and coriander – brewed with Belgian yeast for an 8.8% Belgian Tripel. This is the fourth in our 750ml Belgian Style series.
William Ogden opened Chicago’s first brewery. He was the city’s first mayor. And he added the North Brand channel to the Chicago River that created the island from which we take our name. Three good reasons why we gave our first-ever Belgian Style Tripel his name.
Straffe Hendrik Tripel is a golden triple with a sturdy white collar. The armona is spicy with hints of black pepper, coriander and ginger, and is even insinuating the presence of oranges.
Watou Tripel is a traditional abbey ale brewed in the classic "Triple" style of Belgium's Trappist Monks. This golden pale ale is mellow-sweet with lightly perfumed aromas and some spicy yeast notes. Rich and fruity with a soft mouth feel. (Description provided by company)
St.Bernardus Tripel is a traditional abbey ale brewed in the classic "Triple" style of Belgium's best Abbey Ales. It has a blond to pale amber color with a wonderful head, slightly sweet aroma and the orangey-grassy flavors of hops in the finish.
Mysterious, alluring and seductive, yet tantalizingly elusive; these are the storied characteristics of the Black Tulip. (Description provided by company)
Miss Fancy’s Tripel is a strong Belgian golden ale rich in flavor and alcohol. The use of malts, traditional hops, a proprietary yeast blend and Belgian candi sugar creates a very special beer named after a very special elephant.
This strong golden ale is marked by passion fruit and herbal notes in the aroma, with suggestions of banana and honey in the complex palate. The Tripel has a remarkably long and smooth finish. (Description provided by company)
Nose - Complex aromas of vanilla and fruitcake, flowers, and honey. Taste - Smooth, complex flavor that is slightly fruity, malty, nutty, and yeasty, with a hint of unfiltered sake. (Description provided by company)
Asylum is in the style of a Belgian Tripel. It has a beautiful golden color. Its relatively light body is deceiving for a beer of its character. It has a sweet and spicy, complex fruity aroma and flavor derived from our distinct Belgian yeast strain.