3787
Belgian Tripel
BJCP 26C
Trappist Ale
Overall Impression:
Affligem Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents, La Rulles Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Unibroue La Fin Du Monde, Val-Dieu Triple, Watou Tripel, Westmalle Tripel
A pale, somewhat spicy, dry, strong Trappist ale with a pleasant rounded malt flavor and firm bitterness. Quite aromatic, with spicy, fruity, and light alcohol notes combining with the supportive clean malt character to produce a surprisingly drinkable beverage considering the high alcohol level.
Commercial Examples:Affligem Tripel, Chimay Cinq Cents, La Rulles Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel, Unibroue La Fin Du Monde, Val-Dieu Triple, Watou Tripel, Westmalle Tripel
*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.
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Yeast strains to use:
3944
Belgian Witbier
1214
Belgian Abbey Style Ale
1388
Belgian Strong Ale
3942-PC
Belgian Wheat
3522