Tuatara Belgian Tripel

Everyone loves a good trilogy so it is fitting that I finish these three posts by talking about Tuatara's third Belgian brew, conveniently called the Tripel. A Tripel is one of the strongest beers you can get. The Belgians do a Quadrupel but there aren't many of those around.

Tuatara's Tripel certainly follows the Belgian tradition but isn't quite as smooth as some of its BelgianArdennes so maybe I was never destined to like it all that much, although I didn't know that until after I had drunk it.

forebears. The booze is strong and you know it when you taste it. This isn't a beer to just throw back. You need to enjoy it over a long time. Trouble is it comes in a large bottle so it ends up being a really long time. If I was having it again I would consider splitting it with a friend. Tuatara might want to consider selling it in a smaller bottle? Interestingly this is a stronger version of the

Of Tuatara's Belgian trio the Dubbel far outshines the other two, both in drinkability and authenticity but with all beer it is always a matter of personal taste. For those whose Belgian experience goes as far as Hoegarden I encourage you to try some of the other Belgian style brews on offer.