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If you prefer to look at the glass half full instead of we are all doomed than made look for Ce N’est Pas La Fin du Monde from Unibroue – “This deliciously hoppy golden ale combines the complexity of a Belgian tripel with the power of New World IPAs. It’s cultural fusion at its best.”
Beer recipes evolve unlike people who seem to do the opposite so I was glad to see that The Bruery had re-visited Tradewinds their Belgian Tripel that was such a staple in the early days of the Orange County brewery.
Now it is a Gust of Wind described as taking “the base recipe for Trade Winds and deconstructed it to an even more classic version of an abbey tripel, allowing the fermentation characteristics from our house yeast to shine. Huge amounts of phenolic spice, just the right amount of fruity esters, crisp and dry, with enough alcohol to remind you it has backbone without being over the top. Perfect for our retro fans, drinkable enough for our new friends, and enough bite for all the big beer lovers out there.”
Angel City Brewery recently released their first 2022 Art Series beer in conjunction with ArtShare LA. It is Lousy Smarch Weather.
The beer is a Belgian tripel and the label art is by Yaicecream. Maybe at the end of the year, they can do a mixed pack of all the Art Series beers.
Liberation Brewing in Long Beach has been keeping the bottle format alive with a line of Belgian styled beers including a new Tripel that came out at the end of last month.
Let the light into your ‘fridge.
Karl Strauss Four Scowling Owls Belgian Tripel / California
“Don’t upset these angry birds: share a bottle of this year’s Holiday Tripel. Four Scowling Owls – the next release from our “Twelve Days” holiday series – is a robust Belgian style strong ale with orange citrus flavors and a spicy aroma. Amarillo and Mount Rainier hops balance out the Vienna malt character. The finish is dry and warm, perfect for those “chilly” San Diego winters. Birds of a feather drink together.”