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Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel

Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel

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An Abbey Tripel brewed by
Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat)

Achouffe, Belgium

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7213.94/5.03.94/5.0Special9%99.7 Trappist glass, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A unique marriage between the English tradition of IPAs, the new American revolution of Imperial IPAs and the classic Belgian way of brewing. Houblon Chouffe, although very much hopped as it is, showcases the unique balance between a very strong IPA and a very special Belgian Tripel exclusively created for this ale (Big malty body, distinct dryness, expressive estery fruitiness). - IBU: 59, Original Gravity: 1092

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 riversideAK (1579), Shoreline, Washington, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20

Feb 16, 2007    Updated: Jun 20, 2008
Sweet fruity aroma remniscient more of the tripel style than an IIPA. The beer has an effervescent golden/orange color with an 1 inch head that is not going anywhere soon. The flavor is unique to say the least. It is almost as if my mouth is trying to decide which beer I am drinking. At times there is tripel, and at times there is ipa. The hoppiness is peppery spice, and a mild discernible citrus. This is a very interesting ale!

SCBrew (25), San Clemente, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Pours a hazy light gold color with a tight white head. Very sweet, pilsen malt aroma with a small amount of hop pushing through, surrounded by yeasty fruitiness. Seemingly light body for 9%with moderate carbonation and heavy lacing. Citrus hop flavors surrounded by candy sweetness. Decent amount of alcohol warming at the back of the tounge and throat.


 BelgianBeerGal (895), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/516/20
Sep 3, 2008  
75cl bottle via trade with 1_2many. Just a really interesting beer that combines a tripel and an IPA perfectly. Hazy, cloudy gold colour with a big white head and sticky lacing.Big fruity hops in the aroma. Flavour is more citrus hops built on a malty backbone and just a hint of tripel spice. 9ABV barely noticeable, which is dangerous with a 750.


 dchmela (702), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Sep 3, 2008  
Tap at the The Thirsty Monk Asheville. Pours a cloudy gold with a huge white head. Sweet malt and lots of spicy hops and maybe a touch of pepper. Taste is malty with spicy hops that give it a nice bite. Crisp and easy drinking, this was wonderful.


 padrefan98 (600), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Aug 31, 2008  
On tap at Downtown Johnny Browns. Yay I am finally through with my one month sobriety. Lots of hops and the belgian yeast I love. Very good.


 mmm///beer (540), Austin, Texas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 30, 2008  
75 cl bottle poured into trappist glass- poured cloudy golden yellow like wheat straw laying freshly cut, one finger white head slowly disappeared to become clumps on the liquid surface and laced heavily, high-medium carbonation. Aroma of yeast, wheat malt, and unbaked cookie dough. Hits the mouth with a high-light body, malt is light and airy, spices come in immediately and are very enjoyable, sweetness in the background throughout, late middle and finish has nice hop profile. Worth every penny that I spent on it!




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