Kapittel Watou Tripel Abt

Product of: Belgium

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Abt is Dutch for abbot, the head of an abbey. Hence Van Eecke use 'Abt' in the name of this beer as it has the highest alcohol content of their Kapittel range. This triple benefits from second bottle fermentation and is bottle aged a few months at the brewery prior to release.

This triple-style ale is brewed with two varieties of hops and four varieties of malt. (They say can be aged for up to 20 years.)

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/06/2012

Appearance:

Hazy, orange amber with thick white head and heavy lacing.

Aroma:

Alluring fruity malty nose with yeasty caramel fudge and plump raisons.

Taste:

Yeasty marmalade and plum fruit with lightly spicy hops.

Aftertaste:

Apricot and overripe banana with mild hop spice.