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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
common

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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 AmEricanbrew (1747), Louisiana, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/518/20
Feb 14, 2008  
Huge foamy eruption before the cap was removed. Big rocky white head that sticks around, a classic Munich brauhaus pour. Nice herbal, grassy weed aroma . Light/medium body and very smooth. Dry cracker malt taste up front with an incredible sweet spicy mix of west coast and euro hops to finish. very easy drinking, love this one. 1307


 KAF (441), Coralville, Iowa, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Feb 12, 2008  
Golden yellow in color with a two finger thick white fluffy head. Light fruit, spices and floral hops on the nose. A lot going on with the aroma. A definite citrus flavor here with spices and a nice bitter finish.


 fredandboboflo (1395), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Feb 12, 2008  
Bottle, said batch # 3, best before end 2009. Huge, fluffy head and THICK lacing, my goodness, looked like styrofoam spray or something on the sides of my glass. Aroma of spices, including clove and others (not very knowledgeable with my spices), banana, maybe some other light fruit, and the advertised hops that were all at once unexpectedly light but surprisingly placed amidst the classic Belgian yeast scent. All in all intriguing, but very delicate, refined. Flavor was equally delicate but continued to be a unique blending of styles, as it was supposed to be, hops become a bit more of a presence toward the end, but certainly never overwhelming the softer flavors contained. Very well done brew, enjoyed it a lot, definitely achieved maximum potential for such delicate flavors.


 scrizzz (1252), kirkland, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 10, 2008  
sweet sunny dust and wheaty yeast is able to escape through the towering whipped cream head. hazy bright gold. just as advertised. well rounded hop flavor surrounded by yeast.


 hombrepalo (748), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Feb 6, 2008  
Medium yellow color - very lively & thick head with lovely lacing. Aroma is fruity and slightly estery with a hint of perfumy flowers. Flavor is somewhat rich and hoppy - with a nice malt backbone to balance it out. Silky, and surprisingly smooth. Finish is basically dry. Enjoyed it.


 00cobraR (1096), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Feb 5, 2008  
Pours out a golden brown color with a large off white head. aroma was your typical yeasty sweet scent with a nice hoppy citrus note to it. Flavor was similar with a interesting mix of sweet bread and hops. This is an interesting brew and not that bad at all.


 DuffMan (2721), the land of bitumen, beef & beer, Alberta, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 4, 2008  
Cloudy honey gold with a towering finely bubbled head displaying eternal retention. Aroma of chamomile, clover, musty yeast, citrus peel. Chewy malt with big grassy hoppiness, flavours of sweet spices, citrus fruit, bready yeast. Surprisingly bitter finish (woody/stemmy). Really unique among the triples I’ve tried, which at this point admittedly are few.


 RblWthACoz (963), Brooklyn, New York, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Feb 3, 2008  
Pours clouded gold. Nice level of off-white head. Nose is very yeasty. Flavor is full of funk and hops. Earthy aftertaste like a deep clay. Yeast is definitely there as well. Robust is the key word here. Feel has a nice level of carbonation and a good liquid feel. Overall very good. Extremely hearty and robust, yet consistent.



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