Silver in Belgian Tripel
New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO
Hops
Tasting Notes
This golden beer opens with a bold blast of spicy Noble hops, courtesy of Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfruh, and gives way to fruity aromas from our traditional…
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertauer Mittelfruh | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Liberty | Liberty | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Nugget | Nugget | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Saaz | Saaz | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
Aroma
Sage, rosemary, lavender, pine
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Aroma
Delicate floral, lemon, myrrh
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Aroma
Fresh-crushed herbs, grapefruit zest, stone fruit, pineapple, resin
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Aroma
Bergamot, honey, woody, chamomile tea, spicy
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Trippel is a golden Belgian-style ale from New Belgium Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, Colorado, brewed with Pilsner and Munich malts.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77, Belgian-Style Tripel | Silver (2nd place) | 33 | New Belgium Brewing Co. | Fort Collins, CO |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Belgian-style ale | New Belgium: Trippel |
| ABV | 8.5% | New Belgium: Trippel |
| IBU | 43 | New Belgium: Trippel |
| Hops | Nugget, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Saaz, Liberty | New Belgium: Trippel |
| Malts and grains | Pale, Munich, Pilsner | New Belgium: Trippel |
| Yeast | Trappist ale yeast | New Belgium: Trippel |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Not Found | Not Found |
| Other | 240 calories | New Belgium: Trippel |
A golden, sweet and pleasantly dry Belgian-style ale ... Brewed with Pilsner and Munich malts, Trippel is classically smooth and complex.
Source: New Belgium: Trippel
This golden beer opens with a bold blast of spicy Noble hops, courtesy of Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfruh, and gives way to fruity aromas from our traditional Belgian yeast. ... It also sings with a high-note of sweet citrus before delivering a pleasantly dry finish with a warm, strong boozy bite.
Source: newbelgium.com
The brewery publishes a full ingredient list on its beer page: pale, Munich and Pilsner malts, four hops (Nugget, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Saaz and Liberty) and a Trappist ale yeast (New Belgium: Trippel). No spice is listed.
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfrüh | Hallertauer Mittelfruh | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Liberty | Liberty | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Nugget | Nugget | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Saaz | Saaz | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | newbelgium.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Not Found | Not Found |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Not Found | Not Found |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for Belgian-Style Tripel calls for 7.1 to 10.1 percent ABV, 20 to 50 IBU and 4 to 9 SRM, with a complex, sometimes mildly spicy aroma and flavor. The published 8.5% ABV and 43 IBU both fit.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Great American Beer Festival | Belgian-Style Abbey Ale | Gold |
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Belgian-Style Tripel | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
New Belgium Brewing Co. is in Fort Collins, CO.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website.