Tripel
Cuver Brewing

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a tulip glass. The bottle says "Best by 03/30/27".

Appearance: Pale and clear as expected. High carbonatation, with a pretty tall head that lasts a while.

Aroma: A complex mix of sweet malt and phenolics. I don't notice coriander, but I almost never do.

Flavor: Like the aroma, a complex malt and typical Belgian phenolics. The initial taste has malt sweetness, though it's not cloying. It's well-balanced instead, without being bitter, at least initially. The finish is quite dry, with some bitterness and spice, though again I don't pick out coriander.

Mouthfeel: Medium-light bodied, plenty of carbonation may make it feel lighter.

Overall: Quite enjoyable. I especially like the dryness. Many tripels are sweeter than I would like.

To be entirely fair and help Cuver progress, I'd like to drink this Tripel side-by-side with a classic. So I could well adjust this rating/review in the second bottle I also just bought.

Cuver's Tripel is probably in its second release and is quite good: an active foam, full-fruit aromas accompanied by subtle spicing, balanced until the finish (a dryness overpowers the fruit); and soft and medium-mouthed.

I like Cuver. (Hence the Huge Overall Hugs.) While young North American crafters soon discover the Belgian tradition requires too much experience to brew well and the American palate is hooked on hops and that craft market just started shrinking, Cuver undeterred sallies forth into the Sonoma wilderness (and windmills), to interpret the world's greatest brewing tradition (IMHO.) This is my third from Cuver and I most assuredly will have more.

9/9/25 Drank again and made a few edits; but did not drink this copy side-by-side with a classic tripel. I will, I promise... (although I shouldn't have to promise to do something I love.)

 

 

A spicy (coriander) version of a traditional Belgian Tripel. Very true to the original, especially since it is brewed in the US. It has it all, ABV, crispness, yeast, and taste. Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a globe glass. This sample was purchased at the brewery about a week ago, so it is still quite fresh. That said, it does pale in comparison to the same product served in draft form at the brewery. Go see for yourself!