
Straffe Hendrik Tripel is the last authentic Tripel Ale of Bruges.
In 1981, Henri Maes and his daughter Véronique followed the demand of the mayor and created a strong blond beer for the inauguration of the statue of Sint-Arnoldus, the saint of all beer-brewers. However, the beer became so popular, that the demand for the beer continued. It was given the name of Straffe Hendrik (Strong Hendrick), since it was a rich and strong beer.
Straffe Hendrik Tripel is a golden in colour with a sturdy white collar. The aroma is spicy with hints of black pepper, coriander and ginger, and is even insinuating the presence of oranges. The beer is brewed with a selection of Saaz and Styrian hops of a very high quality. The subtle blend of six special varieties of malt gives the beer a well-balanced and powerful taste.
Brewery | De Halve Maan |
Country of Origin | Brugge, Belgium |
Style | Tripel Ale |
ABV | 9.0% |
Hops | Saaz, Styrian hops |
IBU's | 35 |
Food Pairings | zesty fish plates, desserts based on pineapple or mango, camembert or Brugse Blomme |
Serving Temperature | 6° |
Vegan | Yes |
Container | Bottle - 330ml |
Case Size | 24 |
Marketing Materials | Bottle Image |