A tripel is always a blond beer. A double is always dark and a quadrupel is always dark. You can try any Belgian tripel, you'll always end up with a blond beer. Gulden Draak isn't a tripel, as said on beer advocate, because it's a dark beer. It's a Belgian (Flemish) strong, dark ale (like Adriaan Brouwer, Kwak, Satan Red, Satan Black, the dark versions of Gouden Carolus, Kasteel-beer and many others). The Westmalle Tripel, when it was brewed for the first time, was the first Tripel in the world. So, it has been the standard ever since of what a Tripel should be like.
@@purpledrank3152 It's the same as with wine, I guess. As soon as you drink a high quality drink (not Heineken or Bud) it's best to let it rest for a few days after you moved it. Then everything that makes the taste can mingle perfectly, so you can enjoy the fullness of the taste.
😅Always fun to see someone trying the mother of all triples for the first time. Living 15 km from the Westmalle abbey sometimes makes me forget how special this beer is.
I don't know if it is me today and my pallet just isn't there or what but I can only give this one a 7.5/10. I bought 2 bottles of it though and will revisit. Cheers.
One of my all time favorite beers and my favorite Tripel, I have yet to try a better Tripel for my taste. Dubbels & Quads are dark, Tripels are golden. I don't know why, that's the way it is.
Is this your first Belgian tripel Simon? 'cause this beer is basically the standard for the style. In fact it might have been the first ever tripel. Most of the flavors are coming from the yeast but they also add a good amount of hops to this beer as well. This beer is world class.
In America the beer critics use phrases like ''Wet Hay aroma'' and ''farm house '' Well I live in NY .. and I am on my third westmall..lil drunk.. Cheers!
that beer is the most complicated and amazing beer i’ve ever drunk. I’ve been searching this video on ur channel and we’ve felt the same dude. Elegant, smooth, strong and amazing beer
Very nice. I'm drinking it for the first time and watching UA-cam videos on it. I'm drinking it out of a Chimay snifter glass. I had a bigger bottle with a champagne-like cap. I filled my glass and put the rest into the fridge for another Sunday. I agree with your review.
This is among my top 10 beers. However, I would rather have St Bernardus apt 12 Quad. Both are very expensive here in the USA. I also very much like Duvel which is a better value. Allagash in Maine also brews a very fine tripel. I had a case, but it took 3 years of aging to reach it's peak of flavor. But after that 3 years it was unbeatable.
Every weekend i buy 4 bottels of westmalle 2 on friday evening and 2 on saterday evening and its making me very very happy !!! Its the best beer of all
Worlds best Triple ... at least for me ... :o) You must try a TripTrap = half bottle of Westmalle Triple mix with a half bottle of Westmalle Trappist Brown ...
Just tried this for the 1st time over the weekend. Loved it. Same big head, same hoppy/spicy finish. 1st Belgian beer I liked. 1st time trying a triple also so maybe that's why. Cheers! 🍻
Had a few Triple's in the past, this was a lovely one. I have been sent 30+ Belgian ale's for review by Belgian Beer Shop Dot Com. Got a Kriek uploading as I reply to your message. Cheers Ryan
I might have to get this very soon! I love Chimay and Orval, so I am sure I will love this. I am excited because my wifey is giving me my xmas beer fund tomorrow, so I plan to get some goodies!
I live not far from where it's made. I'm so proud to be Belgian, because of this beer. It's my absolute favourite beer. Don't know what you mean by 'banana' and 'bubblegum' though, but great review. ;)
Great review mate! Every time I buy a new ale to try I come back and see if you've done a review of it. Haven't been disappointed yet! I have a particular liking for your Samuel Smith IPA (and everything else from Sam Smith really). Well done and keep up the good work! Greetings from across the pond!
You da man... Enjoy watching your beer reviews mate. I generally tend to agree with you on your reviews esp concerning the new wave of IPAs available out there. IF you could rate your top 5 IPA, off the top of your head, American or otherwise how would it go?
You would be a great person to ask this question Keith, in the review I mention a very overpowering taste that I struggled to get to grips with, what was it? Cheers
Hi mate. Love your channel and videos. I’ve had this and love it. What would you say is your favourite beer? If you have reviewed it would you let me know? Intrigued by your answer. Take care. Adam
Could very well be Marc, this was a great beer. I am currently uploading the Kriek to UA-cam, the beers you have sent are mind blowingly good. Thank You & Cheers :-)
Why would you expect dark and mysterious when it clearly says "tripel" on the label and you can see it's not dark through the bottle..........................?
Genuine question (as these beers are expensive in China and I want to get the most out of the experience): what is the correct glass (technique and knowledge) one should have? I did buy a tulip glass but can't find a Weissbier one.
A tripel is always a blond beer. A double is always dark and a quadrupel is always dark. You can try any Belgian tripel, you'll always end up with a blond beer. Gulden Draak isn't a tripel, as said on beer advocate, because it's a dark beer. It's a Belgian (Flemish) strong, dark ale (like Adriaan Brouwer, Kwak, Satan Red, Satan Black, the dark versions of Gouden Carolus, Kasteel-beer and many others).
The Westmalle Tripel, when it was brewed for the first time, was the first Tripel in the world. So, it has been the standard ever since of what a Tripel should be like.
Thanks for sharing that, helps alot :)
Why do they say on the beer description to leave it for some days before consuming it?
What about Gulden Draak Quadrupel? I thought that was light(er) in colour?
@@caves4458 Gulden Draak Quadrupel is a bit lighter than Gulden Draak, but it remains a dark beer.
@@purpledrank3152 It's the same as with wine, I guess. As soon as you drink a high quality drink (not Heineken or Bud) it's best to let it rest for a few days after you moved it. Then everything that makes the taste can mingle perfectly, so you can enjoy the fullness of the taste.
Best beer in the world.
A lot going on with the flavours and has a smoothness (and when I first had it even a creaminess) that brings it all together.
😅Always fun to see someone trying the mother of all triples for the first time. Living 15 km from the Westmalle abbey sometimes makes me forget how special this beer is.
I don't know if it is me today and my pallet just isn't there or what but I can only give this one a 7.5/10. I bought 2 bottles of it though and will revisit. Cheers.
Westmalle Triple is an excellent beer. If you haven't tried the double, don't miss it: to me Westmalle Double is a perfect 10!
One of my all time favorite beers and my favorite Tripel, I have yet to try a better Tripel for my taste. Dubbels & Quads are dark, Tripels are golden. I don't know why, that's the way it is.
Is this your first Belgian tripel Simon? 'cause this beer is basically the standard for the style. In fact it might have been the first ever tripel. Most of the flavors are coming from the yeast but they also add a good amount of hops to this beer as well. This beer is world class.
Probably one of the best tripel's I've ever had aside from St bernardus. Great review!!
In America the beer critics use phrases like ''Wet Hay aroma'' and ''farm house '' Well I live in NY .. and I am on my third westmall..lil drunk.. Cheers!
This beer is the best beer. It is my favourite beer.
that beer is the most complicated and amazing beer i’ve ever drunk. I’ve been searching this video on ur channel and we’ve felt the same dude. Elegant, smooth, strong and amazing beer
Happy you liked this Westmalle. This and Orval are my all time favorites. Cheers !
Very nice.
I'm drinking it for the first time and watching UA-cam videos on it.
I'm drinking it out of a Chimay snifter glass.
I had a bigger bottle with a champagne-like cap. I filled my glass and put the rest into the fridge for another Sunday.
I agree with your review.
This is among my top 10 beers. However, I would rather have St Bernardus apt 12 Quad. Both are very expensive here in the USA. I also very much like Duvel which is a better value. Allagash in Maine also brews a very fine tripel. I had a case, but it took 3 years of aging to reach it's peak of flavor. But after that 3 years it was unbeatable.
Every weekend i buy 4 bottels of westmalle 2 on friday evening and 2 on saterday evening and its making me very very happy !!! Its the best beer of all
Always great to read and digest your comments Johan, you have so much great knowledge on beer. Cheers
Worlds best Triple ... at least for me ... :o)
You must try a TripTrap = half bottle of Westmalle Triple mix with a half bottle of Westmalle Trappist Brown ...
Trip Trap. Very funny. Reminds me years ago when someone said Lib Lab pact, taking about British politics (Liberal and Labour parties).
Wow. I've only had the ones with a cork. I didn't think a brew this good would use anything else. I never seen the caps on Westmalle before.
Just tried this for the 1st time over the weekend. Loved it. Same big head, same hoppy/spicy finish. 1st Belgian beer I liked. 1st time trying a triple also so maybe that's why. Cheers! 🍻
Oh excellent, what beers did you buy then?
Had a few Triple's in the past, this was a lovely one. I have been sent 30+ Belgian ale's for review by Belgian Beer Shop Dot Com. Got a Kriek uploading as I reply to your message. Cheers Ryan
Thanks for watching, its great to receive great supportive comments like this, it helps to keep the channel moving, cheers and Merry Christmas.
being "stumped" is a spot on reaction to this beer... it's extraordinary and complex...
I reviewed this on the beach on a summer evening Simon. It doesn't get much more special than that does it.
Its such a wonderfully crafted beer one to savour but as you say so complex it can be hard to pull all them flavours. Cheers Ronald.
Best tripel I have ever tasted!
I might have to get this very soon! I love Chimay and Orval, so I am sure I will love this. I am excited because my wifey is giving me my xmas beer fund tomorrow, so I plan to get some goodies!
Had a lot of comments saying how good the Double is, will look out for it. Cheers
You make me a proud belgain mate!
Stone the Crow!
This is my current favourite!
Big fan of Westmalle now after trying this Triple from them, wouldn't mind reviewing the Dubbel now. Cheers King.
I live not far from where it's made. I'm so proud to be Belgian, because of this beer. It's my absolute favourite beer. Don't know what you mean by 'banana' and 'bubblegum' though, but great review. ;)
Could coriander and orange peel be the flavours that you taste in the back ?
Great review mate! Every time I buy a new ale to try I come back and see if you've done a review of it. Haven't been disappointed yet! I have a particular liking for your Samuel Smith IPA (and everything else from Sam Smith really). Well done and keep up the good work! Greetings from across the pond!
You da man... Enjoy watching your beer reviews mate. I generally tend to agree with you on your reviews esp concerning the new wave of IPAs available out there. IF you could rate your top 5 IPA, off the top of your head, American or otherwise how would it go?
old video but still a great review, thanks Simon
Easily one of the best Triples. A beer you definitely don’t want to miss out.
Yeah it was lovely on the beach Simon. I sent you the video. Sunsetting over my gorgeous face and a stunning beer. Life is sweet.
Agree with crackedbrain, Westmalle Tripel is an incredible beer but the Dubbel is even better, probably the best in the style.
Here are a vague look at my top 5 , Pliny The Elder , Magic Rock Cannonball , Bear Republic Racer 5 , Hawkshead NZPA , Buxton Axe Edge.
You would be a great person to ask this question Keith, in the review I mention a very overpowering taste that I struggled to get to grips with, what was it? Cheers
I really enjoyed this beer, need to get the Dubbel in now. Cheers
I bought the Baladin Noel, Birrificio del Ducato L'Ultima Luna and the mostly bought some new American crafts that I have not had..
Hi mate. Love your channel and videos. I’ve had this and love it. What would you say is your favourite beer? If you have reviewed it would you let me know? Intrigued by your answer. Take care. Adam
Always up for a lil' Westmalle Tripel! :)
It is a lovely beer this, one to savour. Cheers
You should be very proud to be Belgian as you guys make some of the best beer in the world, thanks for watching. Cheers
I see that at the beer store near me, guess i will put it in the cart next time I get there.
Superb beer Terry, damn I wish I took the beer and the camera over Barry Island Beach now ;-)
Cheers, I enjoyed this beer. Full of flavour
Right I am off to try the Dubbel, cheers
Could very well be Marc, this was a great beer. I am currently uploading the Kriek to UA-cam, the beers you have sent are mind blowingly good. Thank You & Cheers :-)
This is a fine beer. I have had it many times.
I also had trouble describing this beer.
Nice video, keep it coming! support from Belgium
This is a great beer, one to certainly look out for. Cheers
its like white grapes and sour green apple skins
One of my favorites also ! ! !
wow , wanna try that unique flavor
Yes well worth a look at this, great beer. Cheers
I could live on Rochefort 10 and Westmalle Tripel ... and an occasional ipa ;)
Yeah
so im 9 years late but I think the missing flavor is apricot.
Why would you expect dark and mysterious when it clearly says "tripel" on the label and you can see it's not dark through the bottle..........................?
To be honest, I was the same - naive. It seemed logical that as it got stronger it got darker. But we are life-long learners, after all. Cheers!
STONE THE CROWS!
Wrong glass, wrong technique, awfull knowledge.
more detail?
Genuine question (as these beers are expensive in China and I want to get the most out of the experience): what is the correct glass (technique and knowledge) one should have? I did buy a tulip glass but can't find a Weissbier one.
@@markscott554 the silence is deafening!
@@sevenman9672 Hi. I did find a Weissbier glass but managed to break it; ditto the tulip glass. Stuff rolling out of the cupboard and falling, etc.
@@markscott554 At least it wasn't breaking a bong by knocking it on the tap while cleaning it!