A tripel beer is a type of strong pale ale that originates from the Low Countries. The etymology of the name is unclear, but the main theories are that it indicates strength, either by a series of marks, such as crosses, on a cask
- X for the weakest strength, XX for medium strength, & XXX for the strongest beer
- or that it refers to the original gravity of a beer which roughly corresponds to 3% ABV, 6% ABV & 9% ABV. Thanks to its full-bodied, spicy taste & creamy mouthfeel, Tripel Karmeliet currently has a 5 star rating on Diffordsguide.