Full bodied, pale, very strong Trappist ale brewed with Pilsner malt. Unique yeast strains give complex flavor. Candy sugar often used to boost starting gravity. Originally brewed at Westmalle.
Profile
Med-light to medium body. Balanced hop/malt/fruity flavor. Med to high bitterness. Moderate fruity esters. Alcohol has soft, spicy flavor. Light straw to gold color. No diacytl. High carbonation.
Ingredients
Pilsner malt. Up to 20% white candi sugar.Caravienne malt and Dextrine malt for head retention. Noble or Styrian Goldings hops. Unique Belgian yeast strains. Warmer fermentation temperatures.
Examples
Westmalle Tripel, Dragonmead Final Absolution, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, Unibrour La Fin du Monde, Brooklyn Tripel, Affigem Trippel, Grimbergen Tripel, Witkap Pater Tripel