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
What goes into the beer
WaterBarley maltHopsSugarWestmalle yeast
Cinq matières premières confirmées par la brasserie. Six variétés de houblons européens ; leurs noms ne sont pas précisés sur la fiche consultée.
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
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.