How do you pronounce Tripel beer?
Pronunciation note: we pronounce all of these beers the same way you would in American english. A tripel is pronounced the same way as you’d say “triple.” Dubbel is “double.” Singel, “single.”
What does Tripel mean in beer?
A tripel is a Belgian style of beer. Our take on the style is golden, balanced, and has a wide array of yeast-derived aromas. Usually clocking in at a higher (for beer) alcohol content, you’ll often find tripels in the 8%-10% ABV range. For reference, wine is generally around 12% ABV.
Why is it called a Dubbel?
The “lowest” of the number-sounding Belgian beer names, created by Belgian monks at the Westmalle Monastery in between the late 19th and early 20th century (they brewed a stronger version of what they drank at the abbey, hence “dubbel,” or “double,” and the rest is history).
Why is a triple beer called triple?
Why do we call them triples? When the brewer starts with three times the ‘normal’ amount of malt in the brew kettle, more starches and sugars result from the boiling process and the end result is more alcohol after fermentation.
Are there triple IPAs?
They feature greater amounts of malts and hops than double IPAs — designed to deliver heightened flavors and aromas compared to their antecedent. Triple IPAs can be bitter and piney, or soft and tropical.
What is Chimay Blue?
Chimay Blue, 9% ABV darker ale. In the 75 cl bottle, it is known as Grande Réserve. This copper-brown beer has a light creamy head and a slightly bitter taste. Considered to be the “classic” Chimay ale, it exhibits a considerable depth of fruity, peppery character.
What does Triple IPA mean?
Here’s the Zach-Approved™ definition for the Triple IPA: A massively hoppy beer of at least 9.5-percent ABV with outrageous amounts of dry hops, hop flavor, malt flavor, alcohol and bitterness. Here are four examples available in the Valley that exemplify the extreme Triple IPA style.