Belgian Independence Day Tripel
Brewery Ommegang

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From:
Brewery Ommegang
 
New York, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
8.3%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.04 | pDev: 8.66%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
71
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 18, 2020
Added:
Jul 19, 2012
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  8
2012

In honor of both its independence and its signature Tripel style, this Belgian-style ale is brewed with Belgian candi sugar and a combination of Ommegang, Duvel and Chouffe yeasts. A triple, Tripel if you will. The unsung hero of brewing, the yeast strain dramatically influences the flavor and aroma profile of a beer. Three yeasts join here together to forge one remarkable brew.
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Ratings by woosterbill:
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Reviewed by woosterbill from Kentucky

4.47/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at Prime 16, served in its own commemorative tulip.

A: Cloudy medium orange body with a solid finger of creamy ecru head. Good retention, nice lace.

S: Wow. Peppery phenols are up front, with bubblegum and pear following close behind. Some freshly cut grass and raw peppercorns. Really, really amazing.

T: Yeasty throughout, with delicate clove up front, solid peppercorn midway through, tasty mildly sweet esters on the tail end, and a dry finish with light alcohol and nice minerality. Complex, balanced, and delicious.

M: Creamy medium body with a solid, but not overwhelming amount of effervescence. Lovely.

O: Possibly the best American Tripel I've ever had. Truly excellent.
Aug 29, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by jwat from Pennsylvania

Jul 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by animal69 from Louisiana

Aug 10, 2015
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Rated by Cheer_Ohh_Wee from Georgia

4.47/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Only thing lacking was a little more of the hoppy bite.
Aug 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by CMundt4994 from New Jersey

Jul 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.23 by nathanmiller from New York

Feb 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by Masters from Massachusetts

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by strandm from Missouri

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by Braz from Washington

Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by poohbearzeccola from New York

Sep 16, 2014
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Rated by seedyone from New York

4/5  rDev -1%
03/01/13 On tap at Rattle n Hum, NYC. A fine, fine brew. Not much to say here except try this if you can
Aug 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.08 by Aidan_Stewart from Virginia

Aug 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by malfunxion from New York

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jacewg from District of Columbia

Jul 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by pat_usher from Pennsylvania

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by WCW from Michigan

Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Dec 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by KJ2013 from Pennsylvania

Oct 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by mikeburd1128 from New Jersey

Aug 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by coldriver from Texas

Jul 27, 2013
Belgian Independence Day Tripel from Brewery Ommegang
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 71 ratings