Flanders · Province of East Flanders
Gulden Draak
A tripel dressed in ruby red.
- ALCOHOL / VOL.
- 10,5 %
- COLOUR
- Ruby brown
Recognisable by its white bottle and golden dragon, Gulden Draak Classic has an unusually dark colour for a tripel. Its full body combines caramel, dried fruit and spice, with a warming finish.
Ingredients
Known ingredients
WaterBarley maltSugarHopsYeastCaramel
Flavour profile
From first glance to the finish
- Appearance
- Copper brown with ruby highlights.
- Aroma
- Sweet malt, dried fig and clove.
- Palate
- Caramel, rich malt and lingering warmth.
Craft and tradition
Recipe and brewing
Top fermentation and secondary fermentation. Van Steenberge adds yeast and sugar at bottling, then keeps the bottles in a warm room for two weeks.