Duvel Tripel Hop

[marksa222]

Wow... what a beer. Styrian goldings, citra and saaz hops.

Sadly, although I was sober at drinking, the night went on a little late, and I'm finding it hard to review properly, but I did buy a 2012 750ml (so well presented) as take out, which I'll review properly when I drink it. Malt wise, it does have alot of body, like other belgians, la chouffe etc... The saaz creates a light , refreshing character balancing out the full body nicely, but the citra, presumably a late addition add a lovely hint of citrus back end, especially in the aftertaste.

The bottle cost £6 for a 330ml bottle, and the carry out was £17. Only for special occasions, but by lord, it's worth the money.

The sell it in the Cellar in Chester. I've not seen it anywhere else. It's on their beer menu. I also tried a Norweigan imperial stout, and a Chimay triple, but they were later in the night, and i'm gutted I can't remember enough about them to write about. I remember that the Chimay wasn't as impressive as the duvel, and deciding I don't like stout that much haha.

 

[nobyipa]

get some made
for about 30 quid you can have near on 23 litres of it
near on 70 bottles for 330ml
about 500 quids worth

 

[morethanworts]

Malt wise, it does have alot of body, like other belgians, la chouffe etc... The saaz creates a light , refreshing character balancing out the full body nicely, but the citra, presumably a late addition add a lovely hint of citrus back end, especially in the aftertaste

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Nice one. I see they're adding a different hop each year to this. 2012 was citra, 2013 is Sorachi Ace...

Haven't tried this one, but it's funny how we each get different things in the taste. As far as I am aware, most Belgian beers (of which there are perhaps more in number than just about anywhere else!) are actually said to be purposely medium to low in body: many of the stronger ones certainly finish at low FGs. But the high carbonation in many of the styles (and certainly typical strong golden ales and tripels) does sort of add something back, so I think there is room for interpretation on the mouth feel. :thumb:

I've had a few nights on Belgians when I've had to go back and try one (or two) of them again, in less of a haze - just for research purposes, of course :lol: :drunk:

Just seen nobyipa's post - YES - get some made. Belgians, for me, are proving to be some of the most satisfying to do: they cost a small fortune to get over here and there are so many styles to explore. I've got about 120 bottles from two batches of AG tripel maturing :whistle:

 

[marksa222]

Yes that is interesting. I'll have to give it a sober taste again.

I'm not sure about trying to make a clone of it. I quite like the idea of having something for special occasions. Perhaps a similar style, but I wouldn't try and copy it.