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Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel

Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel

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An Abbey Tripel brewed by
Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat)

Achouffe, Belgium

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7363.94/5.03.94/5.0Special9%99.7Trappist glass, Tulip P  Stats

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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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 mtoast (287), Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/55/104/515/20

Sep 21, 2007  
75cL bottle, batch 6. I don’t think there is a sexier beer on the planet, HUGE rocky white foam that would not be out of place atop a lemon meringue pie that sits atop a hazy bright yellow beer. Aroma is a shadow of previous bottles I’ve had, trace notes of hop lost among the Chouffe yeast strain. The flavor has suffered a similar fate, tastes more like a slightly hoppier La Chouffe. Still has a great mouthfeel, need to get fresher bottles ASAP.

 durhambeer (535), Durham, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Sample (finally) at the WBF in Durham. I need to drink more of this tasty beer. Lots of yeast and hops on the nose... almost tangy and very fresh, exciting. Cloudy blond pour with bubbly white head. Grassy notes and some citrus. Very bitter, crisp finish. I’ll be back.


 wxman (459), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/517/20
Sep 28, 2008  
On draft, tapped a cloudy yellow-orange with a small but respectable white head that remained. Aroma was sweet citrus and flowers. Taste was spicy sweet (nearly cloying) pale malt with a host of fruitiness, especially citrus, though not tart or off-putting. Really good, really smooth, and will really mess you up if you have more than a few.


 CanIHave4Beers (208), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/518/20
Sep 24, 2008  
What is not to love? This is a fantastically made beer with a great spicy hoppiness, the blend of hops is surprising but works well. This however does not compromise the signature fruitiness of other delicious Chouffe beers, but does help to balance the sweetness tipping this beer over to the dry side. The beer looks great in a tulip glass with a huge rocky white head, that leaves tons of lace. Aromas are floral and spicy (of course).


xpimptastikx (24), Austin, Texas, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Sep 22, 2008  
Had on tap at Delirium in Brussels.<br /><br /> An amazing beer with everything I want and need. The hoppyness of IPA with the crisp sweeter taste of a Belgian triple. I’m truly jealous I will never get this beer again in the states.


 StFun (339), Indiana, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/517/20
Sep 20, 2008  
Nice take on a tripel. Everything the style is known for (spice, malt, earthiness) with an extra dose of hops thrown in. Nice dryness and slight bitterness. Pours a yellow straw color with a head that thick and frothy, and sticks around like cool whip. Aroma is subtle spice. Flavor is slightly fruity with notes of spice and hops. Good, but a bit overrated.



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