Duvel Tripel Hop
Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV

Duvel Tripel HopDuvel Tripel Hop
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From:
Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.19 | pDev: 10.02%
Reviews:
274
Ratings:
620
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 23, 2023
Added:
Dec 17, 2007
Wants:
  95
Gots:
  120
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Ratings by allengarvin:
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Reviewed by allengarvin from Texas

4.72/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
750ml bottle, poured into a Duvel glass (of course!). On popping the cork out, a wonderful citrus-floral aroma wafted out. It pours a bright clear gold color, with an initial half-inch thick head of foam, though it settles down after a moment to an airy foamy covering atop the beer (not nearly a nice a pour as the normal Duvel--in fact, a chalice glass might be better for this particular beer). The nose is strikingly hoppy, giving a very tangerine-citrus aroma with spicy floral hints underneath.

The taste is very heady--whereas I thought I could be smelling a typical American IPA from the nose, the taste is clearly Belgian, with a well-balanced mix of bitter earthy hops, highly fruity esters, sweetness from the malt (as per duvel the original, the body is surprisingly light for the high strength), and some very interesting yeasty spiciness (does this contain a little Brett? I swear I can detect some around the edges). Not a hint of alcohol harshness to be detected, but it's certainly warming after a moment.

The brewers at Duvel certainly get the mouthfeel near-perfect as well, just like with ordinary Duvel. It's very well-carbonated, with a delightfully light body for a 9.5% strength.

Probably the best beer I've had this year. I hope this is to be a regular offering and not a one-time special.
Nov 25, 2012
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Reviewed by Hephaistos from Netherlands

4.4/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Is it a tripple or an IPA on steroids?
Difficult.
But it is a great beer.
Made with Duvel yeast. Poured in a Duvel glass at 6 degrees celsius. From a 330ml bottle. Quite explosive when opening. Highly carbonated and yeasting on the bottle.
Smell, Duvel yeast with citra hops. Grapefruity with a little bit of lovely dirty yeast.
Mouth feel, quite sensational. Lot of things happening. Sweet, tingling, sour, bitter. It is hard to believe this beer is not garpefruit infused
. But I think it is not, Citra hops.
Duvel made different dry hoped infused tripples during the years, different variations of this ultra hopped and abv-strong IPA. This one is not the best I taste, but it is still one of the best beers I ever had.
Nov 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by BAsbill from California

Dec 25, 2020
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Reviewed by TheBierdimpfe from Canada (QC)

4.44/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Medium: Capped + tulip glass.
Opacity: Clear with extreme activity.
Color: Shiny straw.
Head: Super foamy and frothy 4-5 fingers.
Legs: Fat rings and strong swirl reaction.
Smell: Floral/Lemon/Banana.
Taste: Grapefruits/Peach/Clove.
Feel: Tropical/Peppery/Citrusy.
Body: Medium to full, quite smooth and well rounded.
Carbonation: Extra fluffy and sharp.
Overall: Slight warmth and alcohol feel but still reasonably hidden. Superb quality Tripel IPA hybrid, both styles are really well balanced.

Visual 9/10 - Flavors 8.5/10 - Sensations 9/10 - Balance 9/10 -
Freshness 5/10 - Intensity 7.5/10 - Complexity 9/10 - Appreciation 9/10
May 02, 2020
 
Rated: 4.33 by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona

Mar 22, 2020
 
Rated: 4.41 by jbclib7285 from Georgia

May 31, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by heysuz from Indiana

Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by Yoann from France

Oct 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by Mississippi from Virginia

Sep 02, 2018
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Reviewed by marcbosch from Netherlands

4.02/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: pale banana yellow, somewhat hazy. Towering frothy head.
Smell: citrusy hops, evident by the moment you pour it. A bit of wheat too.
Taste: I'm usually not a big fan of Belgian IPAs but these guys have nailed it quite a lot. Typical belgian phenols (clove, I think) and fruity esters (banana) combined with a refreshing citrus hop kick and a pleasantly bitter aftertaste. Only spoiled by a bit too much rubbing alcohol.
Feel: medium to large body, dry finish without being astringent, quite on the tripel side.
Overall: outstanding industrial beer.
Jun 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.94 by einman from Minnesota

May 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by valkyre65 from Texas

Feb 28, 2017
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Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain

4.54/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
From Belgium in a Box. In Teku glass. Playing Magic Duels vs Lorenzo. More citrusy, refreshing and bit more watery than the normal Duvel. Im not sure if I prefer it over the normal one, but this is very good too. Very foamy, had to pour it in 2 steps.
Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.47 by jroof1 from Massachusetts

Oct 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by beergorrilla from Michigan

Sep 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Sep 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by TLA from Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by dsshuck from Delaware

Jul 22, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Mikey136 from New York

Jul 19, 2016
Duvel Tripel Hop from Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 620 ratings