Triple beer

Triple beer

Tripel specialty beer is drunk a lot, mainly in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is suitable for every occasion, and just a little more special than a lager or blond beer. A beer that you sit down and enjoy quietly. Belgian triple beer is powerful with a strong alcohol percentage. What do you think is the best triple beer?

What is Tripel beer?

For many types of beer we do not know where they originated. We know this about the Belgian tripels, yet there are many different opinions.

In the past, a basic beer was brewed, and of course a certain amount of malt was added. Now it is the case that twice as much malt was added for twice the beer. That is why it is claimed that triple beer was used 3 times as much malt.

I believe that single, double and triple beer stand for: strong, stronger and strongest. In the past, a cross was drawn on the wooden barrels with chalk. This was for the workers, they often could not read. The crosses were therefore there to indicate which beer was in the barrels. 1 cross stood for table beer, 2 crosses meant double beer and the barrels with 3 crosses contained the better, strong triple beer.

Westmalle Tripel the very first Tripel?

The mother of the tripels was born in Brouwerij Westmalle, de Westmalle triple. It is often said that this was the very first triple. But in 1932, Witkap Pater Tripel was already on the market. Westmalle tripel is a perfect textbook example of a tripel, and most other tripels also have the same characteristics. But there are also dark tripels like Ne Dangerous Dark Triple en T Kaseike

Oh well, it doesn't matter! The taste of tripel beers is delicious, so why bother about this?😊

Taste of Tripel beers

The taste of a Belgian tripel is a combination of malty taste and a touch of sweetness and bitterness. But most characteristic are the spicy and fruity flavors, in combination with the warmth of the alcohol. It is often brewed with orange peel, coriander and other herbs.

Tripel beers have a high alcohol percentage, usually between 7 and 10% alcohol. They are top-fermented and usually have secondary fermentation in the bottle. When you pour this yeast into your glass, it influences the taste of the beer. Do you have to pour the yeast into your glass? This is completely your own preference, it gives more bitterness to the beer. If you like that, I would definitely do it!

It's nice to taste the difference between beer with and without yeast. First pour out the beer without yeast. Then pour the yeast into the beer and taste again. And? What do you think about it?

Color of Tripel beer

This beer often has a blond to amber color. The head is very firm and creamy.

Usually the beer is clear, but a slight cloudiness can certainly occur. And if you choose to pour in the yeast, the beer will of course be cloudier.

Fancy a Tripel beer?

It is a specialty beer that can be drunk for any occasion. It is therefore also a perfect gift for a beer lover. Check us out triple beer package agree and soon enjoy 8 delicious tripels with your friends!

Cheers!