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Tripel Karmeliet

“Three grains. Seven generations. One glass.”

Brewed to a 1679 Carmelite abbey recipe of barley, wheat and oats, Tripel Karmeliet won World Beer Cup Gold in 1998 and became the modern Belgian classic.

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The Story

Three-grain Belgian tripel.

Created by Jean-Baptiste Bosteels in 1791 — 39 years before the Kingdom of Belgium existed — the family brewery has inspired seven generations of Bosteels to master the demanding art of Belgian brewing.

In 1993, Antoine Bosteels began refining a three-grain tripel inspired by a local bakery's multi-grained bread. When he discovered a 1679 recipe from the Carmelite (Karmelieten) abbey in Dendermonde nearly identical to his own, the beer found its name.

Launched in 1996, Tripel Karmeliet was an instant success — earning the World Beer Cup Gold Medal in 1998 and its place among the world's great beers.

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Tripel Karmeliet

Tripel Karmeliet is a labour of love. Of patience. Of passion.

For over seven generations, we have shared a relentless dedication to brewing excellence, perfecting our craft to create the beer you love.

Brewed using the 3-grain recipe we inherited, our beer is the result of a skillful combination of barley, wheat, and oats. Barley provides the flavor, color, and body, while wheat gives our beer its lightness of body, and a subtle aroma of freshly baked white bread. Finally, oats bring a creamy mouth-feel and silky finish to achieve the perfect balance you only find in a glass of Tripel Karmeliet.

Belgian Style Tripel 8.4% ABV Bottles: 6 x 4 x 11.2oz (330ml)Bottles: 6 x 750mlKegs: 20L (1/6 barrel)Kegs: 1/2 Barrel