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Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel

Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel - Abbey Tripel

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

Achouffe, Belgium

bottled
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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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 alagnak (296), Littleton, Colorado, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/101/510/20
Oct 14, 2009  
Pours wonderfully with a big fluffy head. Nose is fairly harsh alcohol and just a hint of yeast. Taste is strange and very one-dimensional. Light yeast, followed by boozy heat, then a stark bitterness that doesn’t really present any flavor, just pure bitter. The carbonation is so high that the bitterness induces burps with every sip. I like the concept of this one, but the result isn’t very good.


kwerikson (62), burlington, New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/514/20
Oct 13, 2009  
it was a gusher and poured very pale yellow with a thick bubbly head and bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass. slight lacing where it occurs and very thick, but not much. nice carbonation in the beer and across the tongue. smells of watered down pine sol with citrus undertones and tree nuts. medium bodied and touches of alcohol are present. there is a dry bitter aftertaste but it is balanced out by the malts used. it reminds me of drinking seltzer water with all of the carbonation with hops. not what i was expecting, but not bad.


 hoppopotamus (182), Santa Cruz, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Oct 12, 2009  
A lovely looking hazy straw beer with a large, lumpy, white head leaving tons of lace. Aroma is light fruit, apples, pears, citrus, flowers, a bit sour. Flavor is very crisp, also a bit sour, with some belgian yeastiness and more light fruit, a hint of white wine. dry bitterness in the finish. Quite bubbly on the tongue. Emphasizes more of the "tripel" than the "IPA" aspect, but a very nice hybrid beer either way.


 arrogantb (695), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Oct 7, 2009  
I picked this one to see what a Belgian IPA was. This was a cloudy yellow beer with lots of floaty yeasties in it. The smell was nondescript. The taste was a little citrus hops but still mostly belgian yeast in flavor. Interesting concept but calling it a "Dobbelen IPA" was very misleading. There is nothing DIPA about this beer. The only thing this beer had in common with a DIPA was they type of hops. I think I’ll pass on "hoppy" beers from Belgium; they need to leave the hop bombs to Americans who know what they are doing. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 06-04-2007 15:32:47


 nqualls (1429), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Oct 6, 2009  

Source:750 mL bottle.
Glass:Chouffe tulip.
Appearance:Cloudy yellow/gold pour with a two finger white head.
Aroma:Citrus, spices and fruits.
Flavor:Fruity base, with a citrusy finish.
Palate:Medium body with solid carbonation.
Overall:Very surprised that I liked this...well exectuted.


DKthe13 (52), Netherlands
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 5, 2009  
Had it on tap and on bottle. Both very good, very extreme hopped beer for a european IPA. Lot of foam but nice bitter taste to it. Lot’s of alcohol though, could been better with less of it.


 0o9i (326), Reno, Nevada, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Oct 3, 2009  
750ML, tulip. Cloudy golden body topped by a white, out-of-control huge head that leaves ridiculous lace over the entire glass--big chunks, real big chunks, fully lasting. Aroma of orange rind, clove, fruity esters, and a nice bouquet of hops. Mouth is medium with nice, creamy/foamy carbonation and a pleasantly dry beer. Flavor is white grapes, clove, general ester-fruitiness, lemon zest, honey, and a noticeable hoppy finish in the direction of floral-honey with a backdrop of pine. Some unsightly alcohol notes here and there, but mostly invisible. Saaz hops do a nice job of steadying the others. Well-balanced, beautiful, and very tasty. Could not pour more than 1/2 glass due to excessive carbonation.


RichardCranium (1), Pennsylvania, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel does not count
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/56/20
Sep 30, 2009  
Poured from a 750ml bottle into a trappist-style glass. I was pretty disappointed by this beer. Though I love IPAs and belgian tripels, I didn’t think this was a good example of either. Taste was a a little sour for my liking, and a good bit lighter than I expected, with this being a tripel. Heavy carbonation. Definitely a taste of alcohol, but a generally smooth finish.



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