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Rating: 91

Tripel Karmeliet

Brewery: Brouweij Bosteels · Dendermonde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Variety: Ale · Belgian / French Ales · Tripel
Alcohol: ABV 8.00% / ABW 6.40%
Preferred vessel: Goblet
Color: Deep Gold (Vienna Lager) (6 SRM)
Added by Dave S.

Tripel Karmeliet is still brewed to an authentic beer recipe from 1679 originatin in the former Carmelite monstarey in Dendermonde. Written over 300 years ago, this recipe describes the use of three kinds of grain: wheat, oats and barley.

The name Tripel Karmeliet thus refers to both its origin and its in-bottle refermentation. From many trial brews of multi-grain tripels carried out at our brewery in the 90s, it appears that the particular historic combination of the 3 kinds of grain still remains the ideal blend.

Sweet, Malty, Fruity, Caramel, Complex

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Reviews

  1. Review by Dave S.
    Rating: 92

    Dave S.

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Jan. 23rd, 2009 at 1:03 a.m.
    Comment:

    A fantastic Belgian tripel that drinks incredibly well. Sweet and fruity flavours prevail, with notes of berries, caramel, spiciness and honey that are almost reminiscent of bubble gum in the best of ways. Perfect and balanced flavours that complement the warming alcohol in the best of ways.

    Characteristics: caramel smooth spicy sweet
  2. Review by Matthew Smith
    Rating: 95

    Matthew Smith

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Greenville, SC
    Feb. 17th, 2009 at 6:25 p.m.
    Comment:

    This has to be one of my all time favorite beers! It is a unique tripel and has a sharper light fruit taste than many of the creamier tripels out there (like St. Bernardus’ tripel for instance).

    I’ve had this on tap, and in two separate bottles and despite what my brewery experience tells me, each is slightly different.

    Characteristics: caramel deep fruity sharp
  3. Review by Whigs
    Rating: 92

    Whigs

    drank this beer from a Other in Cincinnati, OH
    Feb. 24th, 2009 at 11:51 a.m.
    Comment:

    In my experience you can’t get much better in a tripel than this one. Had it at first at a beer tasting in Cincinnati Ohio. It was fantastic and I have had many subsequently. Not overtly fruity but full of flavor. Feels strong going down but doesn’t have a extremely high ABV. A great, very old recipe.

    Characteristics: beautiful to behold fruity honey
  4. Review by Chuck Harmston
    Rating: 95

    Chuck Harmston

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Tempe, AZ
    March 24th, 2009 at 6:12 p.m.
    Comment:

    Karmelit, so sweet Grains, fermentation times three Spicy, malty, mmm

    Characteristics: dark fruit malty sharp spicy strong
  5. Review by Dustin
    Rating: 91

    Dustin

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    April 30th, 2009 at 9:06 p.m.
    Comment:

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  6. Review by scredsfan
    Rating: 90

    scredsfan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC
    May 8th, 2009 at 6:02 p.m.
    Comment:

    Pours pale golden with an abundance of carbonation. Fruity aroma with sweet, malty taste. Spicy, clean, crisp finish. I’m not generally a fan of European beers, but the this is a good one.

    Characteristics: complex malty sweet
  7. Review by M@
    Rating: 94

    M@

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Washington, DC
    May 8th, 2009 at 6:40 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is my idea of the perfect trippel.

    Very fruity and floral. The alcohol is well hidden and the balance is amazing.

    It leaves you with a perfect palate. The mouthfeel is spot on for the style.

    Characteristics: citrus light malty sweet yeast
  8. Review by alexnigri
    Rating: 90

    alexnigri

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    June 30th, 2009 at 10:41 a.m.
    Comment:

    Fantastic bouquet, with floral notes, little bit bitter, with a discreet citrus aroma.

    Characteristics: citrus floral fuity
  9. Review by BeerBrowser
    Rating: 90

    BeerBrowser

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    July 21st, 2009 at 2:26 p.m.
    Comment:

    My all time favorite beer - I love this!

    Characteristics: complex fresh fruity full bodied
  10. Review by robballou
    Rating: 90

    robballou

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in St. Louis, MO
    Aug. 11th, 2009 at 8:37 p.m.
    Comment:

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  11. Review by jiajia
    Rating: 90

    jiajia

    drank this beer from a Bottle in San Francisco, CA
    March 24th, 2010 at 9:38 a.m.
    Comment:

    a very safe triple ale to go with if you want spices and just enough hops, and it smells lovely.

    Characteristics:

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