Beer of the Day - Richard in the Dirt
Richard in the Dirt
| Category | Style | ABV | IBU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian And French Origin Ales | Belgian-Style Tripel | 10 | 45 |
Our Thoughts
Today we have "Richard in the Dirt" which is a Belgian-Style Tripel that could be compared to a Very Acholic Stout. With an Alcohol by Volume rating of 10 this is for all you alcoholics out there. This is for the fans of bitter beers. It's flavor is just less then a typical IPA. Grab a pint of this and take it nice and slow!
Belgian-Style Tripel
Tripels are often characterized by a complex, sometimes mild spicy character. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma may be evident at extremely low levels. Yeast-generated fruity esters, including banana, are also common, but not necessary. These palelight-colored ales may finish sweet, though any sweet finish should be light. The beer is characteristically medium and clean in body with an equalizing hopmalt balance and a perception of medium to medium high hop bitterness. Traditional Belgian Tripels are often well attenuated. Brewing sugar may be used to lighten the perception of body. Its sweetness will come from very pale malts. There should not be character from any roasted or dark malts. Low hop flavor is acceptable. Alcohol strength and flavor should be perceived as evident. Head retention is dense and mousse-like. Chill haze is acceptable at low serving temperatures. Traditional Tripels are bottle conditioned, may exhibit slight yeast haze but the yeast should not be intentionally roused. Oxidative character if evident in aged Tripels should be mild and pleasant.
What does ABV/IBU mean?
ABV
ABV stands for Alcohol By Volume and is listed as a percentage and lets you know how much of your beer is alcohol and how much is other stuff.
IBU
stands for International Bitterness Units measures the bitterness from hops in a beer on a scale of 0 to 100.
Beer Fact of the Day
Yeast can only survive alcohol concentrations of 14 to 18
