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Belgian Tripel with American hops

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Beerswimmer, Jun 11, 2014.

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  1. Beerswimmer

    Beerswimmer Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2013 Texas

    I love Tripels, and have almost always used Saaz, Hallertau and other nobles. But I was thinking of changing it up to some American fruity hops to see how it is. Citra, Amarillo, Centennial, etc.

    My normal hop schedule for a Tripel is:
    1oz@60
    .5oz@30
    .5oz@10
    .5oz@5
    1oz@flameout


    You ever do this? Would this just make the beer more of a Raging Bitch "Belgian style" IPA?
     
    #1 Beerswimmer, Jun 11, 2014
  2. flagmantho

    flagmantho Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,992) Feb 19, 2009 Washington
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    That already seems like a pretty hoppy tripel. However, Citra and Amarillo both have a nice fruitiness that might go well with the style. If your tripels already turn out on the peary/appley side, then either (or both) of those hops might work quite well indeed.
     
    #2 flagmantho, Jun 11, 2014
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  3. mclaughlindw4

    mclaughlindw4 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2009 Maine

    Pretty things makes a delicious hoppy tripel. Called fluffy white rabbits, i believe they might have some info on the site as far as what hops they use and maybe there is a clone recipe or two around.
     
    #3 mclaughlindw4, Jun 11, 2014
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  4. billandsuz

    billandsuz Pooh-Bah (2,085) Sep 1, 2004 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    what yeast and what are you expecting from the yeast?
    I have done some ambitious beers by combining Belgian yeast with west coast power hops or NZ variety. it can work very well or be a disaster of uncontrolled fruits and esters.
     
    #4 billandsuz, Jun 11, 2014
  5. flagmantho

    flagmantho Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,992) Feb 19, 2009 Washington
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    Sounds awesome!
     
    #5 flagmantho, Jun 11, 2014
  6. alanforbeer

    alanforbeer Crusader (443) Jan 29, 2011 South Carolina

    Sounds like you're going for something like La Rulles triple.

    Warrior and Amarillo, Orval yeast.
     
    #6 alanforbeer, Jun 11, 2014
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  7. Beerswimmer

    Beerswimmer Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2013 Texas

    I agree! I'm hoping to get MORE fruit!

    I normally use WY 3787, but have used 1388, 1762 and Unibroue too. I age my bottles at least 4 months before drinking.

    ETA: I also have access to a good amount of Galaxy hops.
     
    #7 Beerswimmer, Jun 11, 2014
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  8. flagmantho

    flagmantho Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,992) Feb 19, 2009 Washington
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    I was never able to make 3787 work well for me; 1214 gave me better results. 'Course, that could be all brewer-related, and no fault of the yeast.
     
    #8 flagmantho, Jun 11, 2014
  9. axeman9182

    axeman9182 Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2009 New Jersey

    I brewed a Galaxy hopped tripel last fall that came out fantastic. 3787 was the yeast, and I believe the hop schedule was

    .25oz FWH
    .5oz @ 15 minutes left
    1.25oz @ flameout
    1oz dryhop
     
    #9 axeman9182, Jun 11, 2014
  10. ventura78

    ventura78 Pundit (972) Nov 22, 2003 Massachusetts

    I've been thinking the same thing for a triple. This is what I came up with.

    Tangerine Triple ( for 18 gallons )

    45 lbs pilsen
    3 lbs cara 8
    3 lbs table sugar
    3 oz summit 60 min
    2 oz saaz 15 min
    3 oz summit 1 min

    Westmalle yeast ( wyeast 3787)

    40 ibu's

    It will be a month until I brew it, I'm looking forward to this one.
     
    #10 ventura78, Jun 12, 2014
  11. Scope4Beer

    Scope4Beer Zealot (665) Sep 28, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    Goose Island's The Ogden is great. They dry hop it with Citra, but I think it is otherwise brewed like a traditional tripel. It melded together so well.
     
    #11 Scope4Beer, Jun 12, 2014
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