Sunday, April 29, 2012

Duvel - Tripel Hop Special Edition (2010)

Unique one-off, made with three kinds of hops: Styrian Goldings, Saaz and Amarillo. Dry hopped with more Styrian, and an extra dose of malts to hold up.

Brewed May 2010

The ABV is 9.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Belgium IPA
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery - 750ml Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Pours a golden color with a big white head that sticks around. Great lacing.
Aroma - Citrus fruits, yeast and hops.
Taste -  Sweet, citrus, a little bit of a hoppy after taste.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, medium body, crisp dry finish.
Drinkable - I aged this bottle for two years.  Bottle indicates that it is good until 2013.  Taste better as it warms up, which is typical of any well made brew.  A very nice summer brew, refreshing.  I think it's a tad better than a regular Duvel.  Try it for yourself. 

This beer may pair well with cheese and salad.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B
BeerAdvocate Rating = 94
Ratebeer Rating = 99

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