Country: Australia
Brewery: Pirate Life Brewing
Style: Tripel
Format: 500ml Can
ABV: 7.5%
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery in which case, the crew at De Koninck Brewery in Antwerp would likely be chuffed with this. And while our Tripel DAdelaide is by no means a frame by frame remake of their award-winning Tripel DAnvers, it most certainly is, as our Head Brewer Lewy puts it, an homage
Pilsner Malt and oats lend a sturdy foundation and striking golden hues. Its a blonde, meaning the body is brisk and the carbonation bright, but theres still loads of chewy bread and honey notes there, too.
Like all good Belgians, its the yeast which binds the offering. The WLP530 Abbey Ale strain from White Labs more than delivers here, providing all the archetypal characters youd expect – not to mention a 7.5% ABV.
Pear drop, orange zest, banana, and spicy phenols are all present, wafting steadily from a thick, meringue-like head. On the palate, we find a well-balanced marriage of the above, resulting in an exuberantly complex, yet ultimately refreshing froth.
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