Trippel
New Belgium Brewing Company
- From:
- New Belgium Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Tripel
Ranked #200 - ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #26,448 - Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 13.09%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1,183
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 06, 2026
- Added:
- Oct 15, 2001
- Wants:
- 134
- Gots:
- 711
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Our Trippel has always been a big, beautiful Belgian-style ale, but in 2015, we tweaked the recipe to include a new yeast variety and even more complex malt profile. This golden beer opens with a bold blast of spicy Noble hops, courtesy of Saaz and Hallertau Mittlefruh, and gives way to the fruity aromas offered by our traditional Belgian yeast. Brewed with Pilsner and Munich malts, Trippel is classically smooth and complex, and sings with a high-note of sweet citrus before a pleasantly dry finish delivers a warm, strong boozy bite. Give Trippel a sip to get you smiling.
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Ratings by Chaz:
Reviewed by Chaz from Minnesota
3.45/5 rDev -9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
3.45/5 rDev -9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear golden in color, topped with a two-fingered, shock-white head. Good lacing, and excellent clarity.
Soft yet-spicy nose: Coriander on top of and yeast, but no (or very minimal) hops. Malt character isn't totally-buried, but it is often obscured in the style (at least on the nose), as it is here. It does have a rich and sweet character, an the Belgian / Abbey ale yeast character is as prominent as the spice.
Very sweet and palate-coating on the first sip. Big rush of fruity esters making their way in the the aromatic aspect of the drink, with a sugary-sweet, lightly-boozy character lingering. Very little in the way of bitterness. Spice adds a lot of character that the hops would otherwise add -- some who are unfamiliar with the style might find the spicing (coriander) to be overwhelming, but I'd say it's on-par for the style.
At just under 8%+ ABV this one is much stronger than your average daily drinking beer, and is in no sense a 'session' beer. It is a solid sipper and warmer...
Good, full mouthfeel, and extremely easy-drinking. Dangerously-drinkable, truly.
While I find this one to be just above average for the style (and not in the least bit bad, overall), it is a great beer for the price. Naturally, my favorites in this style are those that are imported from Belgium, and cost about twice as much as NBB's Trippel. Altogether this one's a winner.
Aug 10, 2015Soft yet-spicy nose: Coriander on top of and yeast, but no (or very minimal) hops. Malt character isn't totally-buried, but it is often obscured in the style (at least on the nose), as it is here. It does have a rich and sweet character, an the Belgian / Abbey ale yeast character is as prominent as the spice.
Very sweet and palate-coating on the first sip. Big rush of fruity esters making their way in the the aromatic aspect of the drink, with a sugary-sweet, lightly-boozy character lingering. Very little in the way of bitterness. Spice adds a lot of character that the hops would otherwise add -- some who are unfamiliar with the style might find the spicing (coriander) to be overwhelming, but I'd say it's on-par for the style.
At just under 8%+ ABV this one is much stronger than your average daily drinking beer, and is in no sense a 'session' beer. It is a solid sipper and warmer...
Good, full mouthfeel, and extremely easy-drinking. Dangerously-drinkable, truly.
While I find this one to be just above average for the style (and not in the least bit bad, overall), it is a great beer for the price. Naturally, my favorites in this style are those that are imported from Belgium, and cost about twice as much as NBB's Trippel. Altogether this one's a winner.
More User Ratings:
Rated by jbolger from Connecticut
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Not what I expected. I get a lot of coriander spice & some banana. ABV of 8.5% is well disguised. Enjoyable but I’m unlikely to seek out.
Mar 02, 2026
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia
3.79/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From the just beyond the best before date bottle, it pours a hazy light amber color with a very nice white head that diminishes and leaves lacing. The nose gets a sweet scent of malt with some spice. The mouth gets a sweetish malt flavor that is a bit boozy, but in a nice way and a mild aftertaste that lingers a bit.
Feb 25, 2026
Reviewed by markfill from Tennessee
4.18/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Its an American version of a Belgian Trippel.Weighs in at 8.5% for (2026) $12.00/6pack.Can't beat that price.
Its more carbonated than I would like.Color is golden with a finger of lacing.Smell bubblegum big-time and some spiciness.Taste is pleasant,but just a sharper note to it;not as smooth as a real Belgian.The booze is very evident,that is really what distracts you(New Belgium really can't disguise the booziness of any of their beer).The mouthfeel is carbonated,sharp,boozy,and spicy.
All that said,and I know its kinda negative;but I like this.New Belgium gives you the basic flavor and aroma of a Belgium,for the price of an American craft beer.That's a win in my book.I drink this often.
Feb 11, 2026Its more carbonated than I would like.Color is golden with a finger of lacing.Smell bubblegum big-time and some spiciness.Taste is pleasant,but just a sharper note to it;not as smooth as a real Belgian.The booze is very evident,that is really what distracts you(New Belgium really can't disguise the booziness of any of their beer).The mouthfeel is carbonated,sharp,boozy,and spicy.
All that said,and I know its kinda negative;but I like this.New Belgium gives you the basic flavor and aroma of a Belgium,for the price of an American craft beer.That's a win in my book.I drink this often.
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
RB transfer
Jan 12, 2026
Reviewed by walser from New York
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A good trippel but missing a little character, not sour enough, not fragrant enough but very smooth with a good head and lacing and wonderful color. It is like they are playing it safe and lose some points because of it. Still a very good beer.
Jan 11, 2026Reviewed by Mindcrime1000 from South Dakota
3.6/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.6/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a tulip.
Pours crystal clear light gold. Limited head. What lacing there is clears fairly quickly.
Grassy/herbal hop fairly forward, especially as the brew warms. Modest citrus aromas, along with some herbal/peppery yeast notes.
Tart citrus and fruity esters meld with white pepper and grassy hops.
Medium bodied with a remarkably drying finish at the ABV.
Jan 11, 2026Pours crystal clear light gold. Limited head. What lacing there is clears fairly quickly.
Grassy/herbal hop fairly forward, especially as the brew warms. Modest citrus aromas, along with some herbal/peppery yeast notes.
Tart citrus and fruity esters meld with white pepper and grassy hops.
Medium bodied with a remarkably drying finish at the ABV.
Reviewed by TizzleJizzle from Texas
4.03/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
RateBeer Transfer
Sampled on 3/30/2008
12 oz. bottle. Poured an unfiltered hazy golden color with a frothy white head. Tasted notes of sweet citrus, spice, fruity esters, Belgian yeast, with a dry finish. Lively carbonation, medium body. Overall, one of my favorite easy to get USA trippels.
Jan 10, 2026Sampled on 3/30/2008
12 oz. bottle. Poured an unfiltered hazy golden color with a frothy white head. Tasted notes of sweet citrus, spice, fruity esters, Belgian yeast, with a dry finish. Lively carbonation, medium body. Overall, one of my favorite easy to get USA trippels.
Reviewed by Spankyrightus from Maryland
4.04/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A gold pour from a bottle to a beer glass.
An enjoyable malt profile with a Belgian yeast and fruitiness, soft banana and a mild hops finish. The 8.5% ABV seems surprisingly subdued amidst the mild flavors.
An enjoyable Belgian style Ale.
Jan 03, 2026An enjoyable malt profile with a Belgian yeast and fruitiness, soft banana and a mild hops finish. The 8.5% ABV seems surprisingly subdued amidst the mild flavors.
An enjoyable Belgian style Ale.
Reviewed by nblake5199 from North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
WOW! I didnt have high hopes for this beer when I purchased the 6 pack. The taste is nutty, sweet bread, and banana. Same as the smell. This beer is damn good!
Jan 01, 2026Reviewed by lilpoindexter
4.13/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.13/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
My favorite beer is Chimay Red. I dont drink it often so it maintains its special ness to me. I saw this at my local ralphs a couple months ago, i took a six pack home, because what the hell. I was pleasantly surprised. In going to drink this as my daily driver beer, replacing modelo. HELL YEAH
Nov 25, 2025
Reviewed by bfor from New York
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a Costco variety pack. Good banana, yeast, and typical aromas of this style. No off taste. Unremarkable but typical of the style and drinkable. Belongs in Costco.
Nov 20, 2025
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