I am Tripel Karmeliet — a masterpiece centuries in the making.
My soul is rooted in a recipe from 1679, passed down through generations and perfected by the Bosteels family. Brewed with a sacred trio of barley, wheat, and oats, I am the product of patience, passion, and relentless pursuit — not brewed in weeks, but carefully developed over nearly two months. I was first shared with the world in 1996, and since then, I have quietly risen to become one of the most celebrated Belgian ales, earning awards and admiration from every corner of the globe.
Pour me into my signature tulip glass and you’ll see my radiant golden hue glow beneath a dense, creamy head. Inhale deeply — notes of vanilla, citrus, banana yeast, and subtle spice invite you into a world of refined complexity. Each sip is soft yet lively, with hints of lemon, bready malts, and delicate earthy undertones dancing across a silky mouthfeel. I finish crisp and elegant, leaving only a whisper of sweetness behind.
I am not loud. I don’t chase trends. I am craft, tradition, and excellence, distilled into every bottle. From hand-crafted glassware to time-honoured technique, I exist to honour the past while raising the bar for the future. I am near-perfection — and proud of it.
• World Beer Awards - Gold Medal 2024, Silver Medal 2021, 2020, 2008
• European Beer Challenge - Gold Medal 2021
• International Beer Challenge - Gold Medal 2021, 2020, Silver Medal 2019, 2018
• Meininger’s International Craft Beer Awards - Gold Medal 2018
• European Beer Star - Gold Medal 2005
• Brewing Industry International Awards - Bronze Medal 2004
• Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine - 99 Points
• The Beer Connoisseur - 90 Points
• "1,001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die" Book by Adrian Tierney Jones - #58
Founded over 200 years ago by Jean-Baptist Bosteels in 1791, Bosteels Brewery continued to be led by 7 generations of dedicated brewers in the Bosteels family. The brewery is a shining example of the historic brewing scene in Belgium, and also showcases the passion the family has for brewing its beers to perfection. Bosteels offers only four beers, Tripel Karmeliet, DeuS, Pauwel Kwak, and Monte Cristo, but each of these beers have their own fascinating backstory and striking flavour profile that keep discerning drinkers thirsty for more!
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