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Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel

Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel - Abbey Tripel

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 Percentile 
99
overall
Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat)
Style: Abbey Tripel

Achouffe, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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9683.94/5.03.93/5.0Special9%100Trappist glass, Tulip
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A unique marriage between the English tradition of IPAs, the new American revolution of Imperial IPAs and the classic Belgian way of brewing. Houblon Chouffe, although very much hopped as it is, showcases the unique balance between a very strong IPA and a very special Belgian Tripel exclusively created for this ale (Big malty body, distinct dryness, expressive estery fruitiness). - IBU: 59, Original Gravity: 1092
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 Hawksfan17 (717), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
May 26, 2009  
This light gold pour smells of hops. The flavor is fruitier and it goes down smooth. It does retain that essence of the hop flower though.


 rodenbach99 (678), Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
May 24, 2009  
750 ml, crown, new at the SAQ, nice blond colour, hops armona, very tasty, nice aftertaste, bitter.


 finol (475), Nacka (Stockholm), Sweden
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/518/20
May 24, 2009  
Draught at Oliver Twist. Pours hazy golden with a firm small head. Smells of belgian yeast, hops and spices. A realy big beer but still kind of light and well balanced.


 hirigalzkar (550), Stockholm, Sweden
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/518/20
May 23, 2009  
Tap@Oliver Twist. Ap: Golden, semi hazy, small creamy white head. Ar: Belgian yeast, flowery hops. Fla: Hoppy, yeasty, fruity (orange cest, citrus), honey sweetness. Much of everything but not too much. Ov: Big beer in all aspects, still refreshing and easy to drink. Perfect balance!


 MJGG (400), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
May 23, 2009  
Bouteille verte de 750 ml. Arômes de levure légèrement épicée et de houblon citronné. Belle robe dorée et trouble, effervescence très active et belle mousse. Malgré la présence d’une levure épicée et d’un houblon citronné et floral, le malt retient l’attention avec des notes de bonbon au miel. Finale alcoolisée, sèche et moyennement amère. Agréable.


TheEnergy (2), England
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/510/104/518/20
May 22, 2009  
I was lucky enough to try this on draught at ’t Bruges Beertje and what an amazing beer. It was helped by the fact I had a ridiculous thirst but this beer is truely impressive. A strong hoppy flavour throughout and remarkably refreshing. There were also spices which complemented the hops well. I would advise picking this up whenever you see it. Quite highly carbonated and one of the more gulpable beers given its strength. To date, probably ranks in my top ten.


Bean (16), Quebec, Canada
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/517/20
May 21, 2009  
A decent/classic belgian tripel calls for a balanced hop/malt/fruity flavor. The bitterness and the alcohol must be the counter taste of the slightly spicy flavor. Here’s the thing. Not so spicy tripel meets high heels americans hops in a classic La Chouffe Style base. Wow. It’s Bruxelles DC ! On tap > Bottle


 Birdiebeagle (778), Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
May 21, 2009  
Bottle Pours a cloudy yellow with lots of floatie particles. Has a foamy white head which seems to last forever. Good lacing on the glass, like rings on a tree. Aroma of fruit, flowers, and perfume. Is very carbonated. Has a good balance of all the flavors. Not too sweet or to hoppy. Has a dry texture. The alcohol is well hidden. This beer seems to be lighter than it is. A medium body. A decent finish, with a nice aftertaste. This is differnt but tasty.



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