Westmalle Trappist

Tripel

Glowing orange-gold color, herbal aroma, and complex flavors that meld rich malt sweetness, warmth, hops, and powerful drinkability.

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Style
Pale strong “triple”
Stats
ABV: 9.5% - OG: 1.080 - IBU: 37
Ingredients
Water, barley malt, candi sugar, hops, yeast.
History

The tripel style was originated at Westmalle starting in 1931; it was first sold in 1934. The name “tripel” probably comes from the protocol established by “dubbel” – it was the brewery’s “third beer.” There are hundreds of breweries producing tripels today, but a tripel will always be stronger and lighter-colored than a dubbel from the same brewery.

Serving Suggestion

As an aperitif with cheese or assorted hors d’ oeuvres. Try with rich main courses or enjoy after dinner with fresh fruits and cheese. Westmalle Tripel is excellent with fresh steamed asparagus! Serve in the traditional Westmalle goblet at 45-50 °F.

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Stats and Nutrition

Product Sizes and Quantities
11.2 ounce (330 ml) bottles / 12 per case
25.4 ounce (750 ml) bottles / 6 per case
Stats
ABV: 9.5% - OG: 1.080 - IBU: 37
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, candi sugar, hops, yeast.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size - 11.2 oz. (330 ml). Calories: 290; Total Fat 0 g (0% Daily Value); Sodium 15 mg (1% DV); Total Carbohydrates 16 g (5% DV); Sugars 1 g; Protein 1 g (2% DV). (Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.)

Accolades

The Beer Connoisseur
2023
US Open Beer Championship
2021
Ratebeer.com
July 2020
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
December 2015
98 points, top-rated Tripel
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
April 2015
Boak & Bailey
November 2014
One of the Top 100 Beers in the World
Men's Journal
November 2014
Gold Medal, 98 points and Top-Rated Tripel
World Beer Championships
2014
Gold Medal, Tripel category
World Beer Cup
2012
"Top 25 Beers of 2011" - 98 points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2011
"World Classic,"
Michael Jackson
"1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die," selection
A. Tierney-Jones
2010
Highest-rated beer - ever - and first 100 point score
DRAFT Magazine
May/June 2008
Bronze Medal, Tripel category
World Beer Cup
2008
"Outstanding,"
Bob Klein-Beer Lover's Rating Guide