Duvel Tripel Hop - Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV

beerdrifter

Germany

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked this up at my favorite beer store in Belgium, Dranken Geers. Slightly hazy golden straw pour with a pure white three finger head with nice retention and great lacing. The Citra hops, one of my favorites, totally dominate the nose. Signature Belgian yeast, grass, and lemon round out the smell. The hops are definitely not as prominent in the taste as they were in the nose, but the distinctive flavor of Citra is still a major player. Green apples, grapefruit, pine, grass, white pepper, lemon zest, and just a touch of bubble gum complement nicely. The mouthfeel is crisp, light, and slightly fizzy with a nice dry finish. Very refreshing and crazy drinkable for a 9.5 ABV beer. This one will definitely sneak up on you. I love the classic Duvel, but the Citra hops really makes this special for me.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2012 17:30:28 | More by beerdrifter

Bromine

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.7%

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VAcrossr

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-17-2013 19:37:53 | More by VAcrossr

smartassboiler

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 14:37:56 | More by smartassboiler

shanny1981

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-12-2013 00:22:13 | More by shanny1981

BelgianBeerPope

Belgium

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-11-2013 12:45:04 | More by BelgianBeerPope

deeznuts420

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-05-2013 11:01:32 | More by deeznuts420

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.7%

04-26-2013 23:35:46 | More by randylangford

matjack85

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

04-24-2013 06:11:50 | More by matjack85

silverking

Florida

4.3/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A- It pours a hazy golden straw with a thick white head. Head retention is excellent, and there are well formed rings of lace down the sides of the glass.

S- Lots of citrus, along with piney and grassy hops. It's very fruity, with lots of spicy and earthy yeast esters. It smells almost too good to drink, almost.

T- Faint hints of sweet malt dance on the palate with strong notes of citrus. There is a distinct belgian spiciness. The finish is dry, with strong notes of grapefruit. It's very light and refreshing, but it's very complex.

M- It's medium/light bodied, with lots of carbonation. The alcohol is hidden surprisingly well, but still offers up some warmth.

O- Glad I bought this one. It's simply incredible.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 20:16:46 | More by silverking

cmannes

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

04-07-2013 00:37:19 | More by cmannes

FLBeerGuy

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

04-05-2013 21:08:39 | More by FLBeerGuy

artemh

Alberta (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

04-05-2013 07:36:24 | More by artemh

GuitarIPA

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

04-04-2013 00:34:36 | More by GuitarIPA

shehateme

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.7%

04-01-2013 23:16:57 | More by shehateme

Shatter

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

04-01-2013 02:08:24 | More by Shatter

djcira

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

03-31-2013 00:25:13 | More by djcira

Andragos

New York

5/5  rDev +17.9%

03-21-2013 19:55:17 | More by Andragos

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

03-20-2013 23:29:33 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

bigbeers84

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +12%

03-18-2013 06:23:50 | More by bigbeers84

nicholas527

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

03-16-2013 18:44:44 | More by nicholas527

Ncpogs

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

03-16-2013 03:00:55 | More by Ncpogs

GreesyFizeek

New York

4.75/5  rDev +12%

03-06-2013 00:34:13 | More by GreesyFizeek

MightiestBeard

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

03-04-2013 00:33:01 | More by MightiestBeard

brbrocc

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

03-02-2013 19:27:17 | More by brbrocc