Flanders · Province of Antwerp
Westmalle Tripel
A cornerstone of the tripel tradition.
- ALCOHOL / VOL.
- 9,5 %
- SERVE AT
- 8–12 °C
- COLOUR
- Golden
First brewed in 1934, Westmalle Tripel is a historic benchmark for the style. Its fruitiness suggests ripe banana, supported by nuanced hops. Beneath a creamy softness, bitterness builds towards a long, dry finish.
Ingredients
Known ingredients
WaterBarley maltHopsSugarWestmalle yeast
The beer uses six European hop varieties, whose names are not specified by the brewery.
Flavour profile
From first glance to the finish
- Appearance
- Clear golden yellow.
- Aroma
- Ripe banana and hops.
- Palate
- Smooth and creamy, with elegant bitterness and a dry finish.
Craft and tradition
Recipe and brewing
Top fermentation and bottle conditioning. Unpasteurised. Bitterness: 38 EBU; colour: 11 EBC; original extract: 20° Plato.
Available bottle sizes: 33 cl, 75 cl and 3 l.