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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
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
9683.94/5.03.93/5.0Special9%100Trappist glass, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
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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 alexanderj (2212), Chino Hills, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 8, 2008  
Bottle; overall this was a pretty good big disappointment. I really like triples and this is so highly rated. Poured a ruddy, dull gold w/ a creamy white head. Bottle was a big time gusher. Aroma was definitely hoppy for the style; grass, yeast, banana, spice and fruit dominated the flavor. I’m not sure I liked the hops in the aroma. Flavor was not great; lack a good amount of yeast and triple flavors; would have liked some more candi sugar/banana flavors. While the flavor was not bad, I just found it a bit lacking.


 cherr (162), Rochester, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 4, 2008  
Smells just a little skunky, maybe it is my bottle. The smell is sweet and the taste is full. Just what a really good tripel should be...


 Imaena (259), Portland, Maine, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 2, 2008  
Bottle from Janie 08’. Banana and candi in the nose. Massive shaving foam head that lingers endlessly. Sweet fruits and bitter hop balance. Golden and hazy. Complex and delicious. The alcohol is well hidden. Spicy Mama!


 ogreface (291), Budapest, Hungary
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/518/20
Jul 2, 2008  
Arany szín,kemény vastag hab és gyümölcsös fűszeres illat jellemzi.Íze fűszeres,telt,harapható.Az utóíze kellemesen kesernyés és kívánja a többit!Ja,és kaptam hozzá egy poharat is!


JaPe (69), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/104/518/20
Jun 30, 2008  
Man, this is good. sophisiticated hop flavor of a really good IPA . The ripe fruit flavor of a really good Belgian triple. weak head/carb.. yellow colour with hints of gold. After taste is a robust bannana flavor.


BlackMail (55), Evergreen, Colorado, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/517/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Poured cloudy golden with a creamy head. Aroma is malty, Taste is sweet with spice.


 LordCorkscrew (939), Ronco Scrivia (GE), Italy
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 25, 2008  
Urcudiaul! Che roba; prodotto di notevolissimo spessore. L’amaro all’inizio spiazza un po’, così improvviso e aggressivo dopo la dolcezza maltosa, poi si stempera e si diffonde lasciando la voglia di berne un altro sorso. Grande birra, qualche punto in meno soltanto per la sua iniziale difficoltà.


 kiefdog (1567), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 22, 2008  
75cl bottle from World of Beer (Largo, FL). Rated on 6/3/08. Pours a cloudy, golden yellow with thick frothy white head. Good head retention. Smells of juniper, spice, flowers, grapefruit, hops, musty apple. Taste if decidedly citrus with notes of grapefruit, sweet malt and many hints of honey. Very complex character to this beer. We noted a slight spicy-tart-sourness in the middle as the beer moves to the back of the mouth. Medium-bodied with a slightly bitter, hoppy finish. Interesting and complex tripel.



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