Tripel lovers unite

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by SkipZ, Mar 8, 2016.

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  1. SkipZ

    SkipZ Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I must try the Gulden Draak. I'm going to try to find it at a local bottle shop that usually has some. It always slips passed me when I'm there. Need to make a list before I go. I too love the Belgian strong ales.
     
    #81 SkipZ, Mar 9, 2016
  2. jakemn91

    jakemn91 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 14, 2013 New Mexico
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    I don't drink Tripels often enough, but I enjoy them whenever I do! La Fin Du Monde is one of my favorites along with Westmalle.
     
    #82 jakemn91, Mar 9, 2016
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  3. Thankin_Hank

    Thankin_Hank Grand Pooh-Bah (4,024) Nov 18, 2013 Texas
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  4. Ricelikesbeer

    Ricelikesbeer Maven (1,433) Nov 29, 2006 Colorado
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    I'll have to try that if it is available in CO. I've seen a few other Destihl beers around. American examples of tripel that are actually worthwhile are few and far between.
     
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  5. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,050) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
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    When done right, they are very very tasty.

    Cheers!
     
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  6. SkipZ

    SkipZ Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I took a short break from overindulgence in the style but I finally tried Boulevard's Long Strange Tripel and wow! That is a superior offering! It is sooooooooo clean and tasty! I don't know how it slipped past me this long. I still need to try the Weyerbacher Merry Monks. I love the Tripel Karmeliet and Allagash as well. Thanks for your submission, cheers!
     
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  7. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,050) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
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    Long Strange Tripel is a very tasty brew. Glad you enjoyed it.:slight_smile:

    Cheers!
     
    #87 Wasatch, Jan 16, 2017
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  8. Whey2Hoppy

    Whey2Hoppy Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2016 New Jersey

    Tripels are my second favorite style, right behind quads, for much the same reasons of them striking a perfect balance in a wide variety of flavors. As for my favorites,

    1. La Fin Du Monde
    2. River Horse Tripel Horse
    3. Golden Monkey
    4. Merry Monks
    5. Flying Fish Exit 4
     
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  9. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    I just had one of those the other day and completely agree, it was a fantastic beer (Long Strange Triple).
     
    #89 AZBeerDude72, Jan 16, 2017
  10. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Pretty sure Boulevard just stopped making Long Strange Tripel along with Dark Truth Stout and I think another beer. @TheJermis
     
    #90 BMBCLT, Jan 16, 2017
  11. JBogan

    JBogan Pooh-Bah (1,871) Jul 15, 2007 California
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    Love me some Tripels. Pretty much my favorites are all Belgian, St Bernardus, Westmalle, Tripel Karmeliet, De Dolle Dulle Teve, Gouden Carolus, Watou Tripel and Tripel Van De Garre to name a few.

    Most American versions in my opinion come off tasting a bit chalky in their attempt to replicate the Belgian beers, however Russian River Damnation and La Fin Du Monde are both pretty darn good.
     
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  12. bushbeer75

    bushbeer75 Maven (1,273) Aug 23, 2006 Michigan

    I sure hope you are wrong!!! Long Strange Triple is one of my favorites.
     
    #92 bushbeer75, Jan 16, 2017
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  13. SuperWhip

    SuperWhip Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 California

    Better Tripel packaging
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    #93 SuperWhip, Jan 16, 2017
  14. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    Correct. Long Strange Tripel and Dark Truth Stout have been retired, but I'm certain there's still some out there on shelves.

    You can see our 2017 release calendar here:

    https://boulevard.com/beers/2017-release-calendar/
     
    #94 JeremyDanner, Jan 16, 2017
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  15. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    That sucks! Those were 2 of my favorites.
     
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  16. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,050) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
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    Have not had those for a while. Maybe I can find some around.

    Cheers!
     
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  17. The_Kriek_Freak

    The_Kriek_Freak Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,217) Aug 18, 2014 Greenland
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    I absolutely love Tripels. One of my favorite styles, alongside Saisons, Belgian Pale Ales and Lambics. As for my favorite or favorites, these are Tripel Karmeliet and Westmalle (with many other following suit). Victory's Golden Monkey and Troegs' LaGrave are also very good US examples of the style.
     
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  18. MooseBoose

    MooseBoose Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2007 Wisconsin

    I love tripels, and Westmalle is my favorite among many.
     
    #98 MooseBoose, Jan 16, 2017
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  19. SkipZ

    SkipZ Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Yeah, really SUCKS! Maybe we can get a petition going. Looks like Boulevard decided to stick with the "Imperial" and funky concoction trend on their release menu. Sad day it is.
     
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  20. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    me too! chimay white and westmalle tripel. I have had some good ones not limited to these two. I like the pilsner malt in the tripel and the decadent little bit of booze and the sweet fruit. I did not like golden monkey but I did like allgash curieux and a beer called panty peeler as well as fin du monde, st bernardus and troegs la grave.
     
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