Duvel Tripel Hop - Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV

ryantaussig

New York

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to my buddy, who gifted this one for christmas and is sitting in on the review.

A: Lacing and retention is high, with a characteristic Duvel half head/half beer pour. Cloudy golden color.

S: Hops are more muted than expected, but wonderful malt aromas come through much like a tripel.

T: Hop bitterness is present, but not aggressive. Lots of malts, none roasted, making it quite sweet. The bitterness could be masked by this balance. Alcohol lends a fruity note and yeast a slight drying.

M: Perfectly appropriate. Good drying crispness at the end. Medium body and carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2010 04:21:27 | More by ryantaussig

benfons

Belgium

4.49/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A: very pale blonde colour, real good white typical duvel head that sticks really well to the glass.

S: a lot of citrus, and hops, a bit floral, even a hint of peaches and pineapple

T: the floral accents are there, the hops are certainly there, especially at the end, this is all well balanced with the fruitiness that is there, lemon, peach, pear,...

M: Medium body, very dry, alcohol is quite noticeable, which is a good thing

O: this is once again a beer that proves that I appreciate Belgian brewers more then most American craft-brewers, I like hoppiness but a beer needs balance this is one of those beers that proves that. It's a nice change for a regular Duvel, but it isn't better, however that doesn't matter, as it is a really good beer that stands on it's own, although its roots are clear.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 21:23:00 | More by benfons

Screper

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-22-2013 01:22:58 | More by Screper

Blindpigbiz

California

4.19/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Smell: barley pears, cream, piney hops, and sugar

Taste: bitter white grapefruit, pears, pine sap, lemon flavored jelly beans, and mild hints of creaminess; a very full-flavored beer

This Belgian tripel ipa goes impeccably well with top sirloin and/or a goat cheese, turkey, and fig jam sandwich

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 09:42:47 | More by Blindpigbiz

Bromine

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-18-2013 10:17:53 | More by Bromine

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