Looking for new Triples to try in Texas

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by shnsajax, Jul 23, 2013.

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  1. shnsajax

    shnsajax Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2013 Idaho

    Currently focus mostly on St. Bernardus and Triple Karmiliet. Personally I think both of those are better than La Fin Du Monde, but it is summer I think its time to find a few more of these if possible. Had an awesome one in Portland from Pints Brewery, but of course that was Portland.

    Any other recommendations?
     
    #1 shnsajax, Jul 23, 2013
  2. StArnoldFan

    StArnoldFan Pooh-Bah (1,879) Dec 28, 2012 Texas
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    Real Ale Devils Backbone. Not really the caliber of mentioned above though.
     
    #2 StArnoldFan, Jul 23, 2013
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  3. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Agreed on Devils Backbone. I really enjoy the Lips of Faith Heavenly Feijoa, Boulevard Long Strange Triple, and Affligem.
     
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  4. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Can't go wrong with Westmalle. Also Chimay White.
     
    #4 Lutter, Jul 24, 2013
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  5. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    I really enjoyed the Heavenly Feijoa. It had a bit of tartness to me that was right up my alley since I love sours. Not sure if that was just me but if you like a bit of tartness I really enjoyed it.
     
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  6. videofrog

    videofrog Maven (1,256) Nov 13, 2010 Texas
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    I'll second Devil's Backbone. Can't go wrong when that's on draught. As for what's readily available in TX, I'm also a fan of Long Strange Tripel by Boulevard. (512) Three is also a great choice when it randomly pops up in Austin.
     
    #6 videofrog, Jul 24, 2013
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  7. UHCougar12

    UHCougar12 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

    I dont know about now, but last year a Westmalle Triple was only like $6 at brickhouse off 290 in houston
     
    #7 UHCougar12, Jul 24, 2013
  8. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

    I've not been a fan of any of the US-Belgians that we get in Texas, though I've not had the (512). Aside from the ones mentioned, you might be able to find Tripel Van de Garre on tap somewhere.
     
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  9. roodie

    roodie Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2010 Texas

    I think Adelbert's Tripel is quite enjoyable. I like that a "local" brewer is tackling belgian styles.
     
    #9 roodie, Jul 24, 2013
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  10. mattisloco

    mattisloco Maven (1,306) Feb 13, 2007 Texas
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    Good beer for sure.
     
    #10 mattisloco, Jul 24, 2013
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  11. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    Yes, I had Adelberts Tripel on tap at Whole Foods recently.. really good beer.
     
    #11 Ford, Jul 24, 2013
  12. brurevu

    brurevu Zealot (671) Sep 3, 2012 Texas

    I have a soft spot for tripels so I have tried a few. In addition to everything mentioned above I always enjoy Victory Golden Monkey. I'm also not ashamed to admit that New Belgium Trippel used to be a staple of mine. It's still a quality tripel although there are more options now. Others you can look for:

    Great Divide Orabelle (winter seasonal)
    Anderson Valley Brother David's Triple
    Left Coast Asylum
    Left Hand St. Vrain (I haven't tried this one yet but know its around)

    If you want to try something a little different look for Green Flash's Le Freak. It's technically a melding of a Belgian Tripel and an American Imperial IPA and I always love it.

    Your biggest problem is you will be comparing everything you try to the best of the best in tripels as the Tripel Karmeliet is easily tops.
     
    #12 brurevu, Jul 24, 2013
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  13. air

    air Zealot (671) Mar 28, 2007 Texas

    The best one available in Texas is De Garre, but that's tap only and tends to blow through fast. I've only encountered it less than a handful of times.
     
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