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Line up to three Belgian beers and weigh them glass to glass: strength, style, flavor, pairing and price. Shared notes are highlighted in amber.
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Westmalle Tripel
Abdij der Trappisten van Westmalle
Orval
Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval
Saison Dupont
Brasserie DupontStyle
Tripel
Trappist Ale
Saison
Strength
9.5% ABV
6.2% ABV
6.5% ABV
Flavor notes
SpiceBananaFloral HopDryFruity
HoppyDryCitrusLeatherBrett Funk
CitrusSpicyDryEarthyHay
Best with
Excellent with white asparagus or aged Gouda cheese; the beer's bitterness provides a perfect counterpoint to the rich cheese.
Sublime with aged Orval cheese or grilled fish; the dry, funky Brett character cuts through fat without heaviness.
The ultimate food beer: its high carbonation scrubs the palate clean of roast chicken fat or rich creamy cheeses.
Price
$$$$Premium
$$$$Premium
$$$$Classic
Availability
Readily Available
Specialty Stores
Readily Available
