Tripel Threat
Cambridge Brewing Company

Tripel ThreatTripel Threat
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From:
Cambridge Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Tripel
Ranked #100
ABV:
10%
Score:
88
Ranked #14,525
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 13.01%
Reviews:
106
Ratings:
335
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 23, 2022
Added:
Jan 20, 2002
Wants:
  35
Gots:
  47
Belgian-style strong blonde ale. The first Belgian-style beer ever produced in North America, and still an inspiration.
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Ratings by threeviews:
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Reviewed by threeviews from Florida

4.47/5  rDev +14%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 22oz bottle (Bottled on 3/21/14) into a short-stemmed tulip glass

A- Perhaps poured a bit too cold, the first pour revealed a hazy yellow/golden with almost no head whatsoever. The head that was produced, however, was white and creamy and never subsided. (4.0)

S- Although not overwhelming, the nose possesses an abundance of fruits (banana, pear, lemon, pineapple, melon) along with the familiar yeast-producing phenolics like hints of spice, bubblegum and breadiness (of which grow stronger as the beer warms). It is clear already that this is brewed to style. (4.5)

T- Lemon, peach and pineapple are immediate. A short spat of bubblegum sweetness is perceived before dissipating quickly into a lingering grapefruit rind bitterness. The 10% ABV is imperceptible. (4.5)

M- Despite being just over 3 months of age, this beer is remarkably dry and refreshing. Carbonation is substantial, but not overdone. For 10% ABV, the body falls on the lighter side of medium...I've had beers drink much heavier at 1/2 the ABV...a testament to this recipe. (4.5)

O- Tripel Threat is an American brewed, Belgian Tripel that fires on all cylinders for the style. Although I would like to have seen more head, it did not detract from the aromatics. Like their (relatively close) neighbor in Idle Hands Craft Ales who brews Triplication, I would also actively seek this out as an alternative to Merry Monk's Ale from Weyerbacher. Although the latter still remains to be my favorite (aromatics, flavor and body), Tripel Threat is definitely worthy of inclusion on the list of great Tripels brewed in America (and specifically, the East Coast)! (4.5)
Jul 07, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Rated by bubseymour from Maryland

4.61/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
A really outstanding Tripel. Even has some funk in the aroma,
Dec 23, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by j37geogaddi from Massachusetts

Sep 08, 2021
 
Rated: 3.88 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Apr 24, 2021
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Reviewed by donzilake from Ohio

3.84/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22oz into a large snifter.

A: Pours a murky dark orange with a small white head.

S: Aroma brings yeasty spice, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, lavender, cakey pale malt.

T: Taste brings white cake, nectarine, sweet grain, cloves, small medicinal note, candi sugar.

M: Medium-bodied with medium carbonation, creamy feel.

O: This is pretty nice. A bit too sweet, but not cloying.
Dec 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.28 by ummswimmin from New Jersey

Jun 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by mike22ne from Massachusetts

May 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.84 by Mikexw from New York

Jan 13, 2019
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Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio

4.23/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From the 750 ml corked bottle in a snifter. This mighty nice little
ale pours a lightly cloudy amber tinged golden color with a nice
head of white foam that settles to a thick ring, thin light layer, and
displays some rather nice sudsy lacing. Nose of phenol laden yeast
notes, sweet candy sugar, and spicy Belgian additions of coriander
with hints of apple and white grapes. Flavors follow the nose with a
nice presentation of the style with a nice light breaded malt awash
in candy sugar with touches of apple, grapes, and subtle banana
with mingling notes of coriander and a touch of clove over light
cracker flavors. Nice mouth feel; medium light body, medium
carbonation that is lively and lightly fluffy, and a nicely done
sweet finish that is lightly spicy and with warmth gives way to
touches of spicy herbal hops.

Overall, an excellent ale.

Cheers!
Dec 25, 2018
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Reviewed by Holderness from Massachusetts

3.99/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L -- Pours a slightly hazy straw body with a small white head produced with moderate pour. Pretty bad retention and lacing for the style
S -- Wheat, honey, floral, lemon rind, bready yeast
T -- Slightly oxidized. Sweet honey bread, floral, alcohol esters, tea-like hops
F -- Prickly. Medium mouthfeel, medium+ carb.
O -- Nice sweet tripel that definitely tastes like it's using an American yeast strain. Pretty well executed

80/100
Jan 19, 2018
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was poured into a tulip. The appearance was a glossy burnt orange color with a slim finger-ed white foamy head that quickly dissipated. Stringy lacing running here and there. The smell had the typical qualities of a tripel - iced apples, slight Belgian spice, allspice, some ginger, spice cake. Really nice. The taste was a nice balance between the spice and the sweetness with a sly sweet grassy aftertaste and finish. On the palate, this one sat between a light to medium in body. Sipping to sessionable quality roaming around the feel. Overall, for the first Belgian styled ale brewed in the USA back in the ’90’s, yeah, this still has it goin’ on. Great stuff, cheers to not reinventing the wheel!
Jun 21, 2017
 
Rated: 4.74 by RBorsato from Virginia

Feb 07, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by redfox405 from Virginia

Oct 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by Gkruszewski from New York

Sep 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.59 by sendbeer from Georgia

Aug 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by bigred89 from Maryland

Aug 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by 2GOOFY from California

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by manfromanotherplace from New York

Jun 21, 2016
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Rated by vulcan1429 from New York

4.3/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
If you are a fan of strong Belgians and do not bow the knee to the hop you will love this beer. A non-hop head dream!
May 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.36 by greencovesteve from North Carolina

May 03, 2016
Tripel Threat from Cambridge Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 335 ratings