Straffe Hendrik Tripel

<p>Light Belgian tripel with a very rich flavor and high strength - about 9%. It has a beautiful golden color. It is brewed with 6 types of malt and a lot of hops, after bottling it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle. Straffe Hendrik Tripel is the last and currently the only authentic Tripel in Bruges, which used to be famous for the production of this beer. True, Straffe Hendrik Tripel could easily lose this title - in 1988, the production was transferred from Bruges to another brewery, but 20 years later, the brewery owner returned the drink to its historic homeland. Connoisseurs recommend Straffe Hendrik Tripel as a beer worth starting with when getting to know Belgian beer.</p> <p><strong>Flavor characteristics</strong></p> <p>A mild flavor that perfectly balances the malt sweetness and hop bitterness. Notes of caramel malt, flowers, herbs, banana, yeast and spices are dominant. The aftertaste is soft, with nuances of minerals and citrus. The aroma is bright, malty, with notes of citrus, spices, flowers, pear, banana and pineapple.</p> <p><strong>Gastronomic combinations</strong></p> <p>Straffe Hendrik Tripel is often recommended for Mediterranean dishes as well as cheeses, pork and poultry.</p>