Westmalle Tripel (75cl, 9.5%)

Westmalle Tripel is a bottle-conditioned Belgian Trappist ale at 9.5% ABV, brewed at Westmalle Abbey since 1934 and widely recognised as the original modern tripel. It is made with barley malt, candi sugar, hops and the abbey's proprietary yeast strain, then undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle. Ripe banana, floral and citrus hop notes, clove spice, white grape and alcohol warmth lead the aroma. The palate is soft and creamy, with honeyed sweetness, ripe banana, brown sugar and cinnamon-like warmth, finishing dry and effervescent with citrus, floral hop bitterness and a faint vanilla note.