Style Information

Belgian Tripels are highlighted by complex, spicy flavors. The color is generally pale to medium golden. The aroma has fruity/banana esters, with notes of sweetness and spices. The taste has balanced malt and hop notes, with a slightly sweet finish. The taste should also have subtle but notable alcohol presence. Feel should be medium bodied. Due to the high alcohol content, this style also tends to age well over a period of years. ABV should range from 7% to 10% or slightly higher. IBUs should be somewhat low, in the range of 25 to 35.

Glassware	Description
Goblet	A goblet (or chalice) is a large, stemmed, bowl-shaped glass. The distinction between goblet and chalice is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to be more delicate and thin, while the ... [more]
Snifter	Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more]
Wine Glass	Wine glasses come in many shapes that are styled specifically to certain varietals of wine. The shape of the glass is very important, as it concentrates flavors and aroma. Wine glasses can be div... [more]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels	26
2.	Golden Monkey by Victory Brewing Company	20
3.	Trappist Tripel by Brouwerij Westmalle (Adbij der Trappisten van Westmalle)	15
4.	Tripel (White) by Bières de Chimay (Abbaye Notre Dame de Scourmont)	14
5.	Fluffy White Rabbits by Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project, Inc.	13
6.	Curieux (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel) by Allagash Brewing Company	13
7.	Green Peppercorn Tripel by Brewer's Art	12
8.	Devils Backbone by Real Ale Brewing Company	11
9.	Long Strange Tripel by Boulevard Brewing Co.	10
10.	Golden Delicious by Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.	10

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Kasteelbier Blond (Biere Du Chateau Gouden Triple) by Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck N.V.	90
2.	Tripel by Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV	89
3.	Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels	89
4.	Tsjeeses Reserva by De Struise Brouwers	88
5.	Dulle Teve (Mad Bitch) by Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers	87
6.	Curieux (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel) by Allagash Brewing Company	87
7.	Anniversary Ale 2008 by Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery	86
8.	04.04.04 Vertical Epic Ale by Stone Brewing Company	86
9.	Xtra Gold Tripel by Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.	86
10.	Gouden Carolus Tripel by Brouwerij Het Anker	84