Brewery: Big Belly Brewing
Beer style: Tripel d'Oro - Golden Tripel with lemon & juniper
Alcohol content: 7.7% vol
IBU: n/a
Packaging: 0.33 liter can
Ingredients: Water, barley malt , wheat malt , oat malt , hops, yeast
Hops: n/a
Origin: Big Belly Brew Co., Spindelveld 4B, 4815 HS Breda, Netherlands

From Big Belly Brewing in Breda, Netherlands, comes "LA BELLA"—their "Tripel d'Oro" (Golden Tripel). This isn't just any tripel; it's brewed with a hint of Italian lemon and wild juniper berries, giving it a unique flavor. The brewery describes it (and perhaps La Bella herself!) as "crisp, funky, and dangerously delicious." Cheers!

Taste description: Expect a vibrant and aromatic take on the classic Belgian Tripel. The base will likely offer the familiar golden hues, fruity esters (think pear and apple), and spicy yeast notes (clove-like). The addition of Italian lemon should bring a bright, zesty citrus freshness that cuts through and refreshes. The wild juniper berries provide the funky element, likely adding botanical, slightly piney, and perhaps even gin-like notes with a peppery touch. This combination promises a crisp, funky, and dangerously delicious experience, where the 7.7% ABV is well integrated, making it deceptively drinkable.

Food pairing: This triple blend with a certain something would be fantastic with seafood, especially grilled fish or shellfish, where the lemon can really shine. Chicken dishes with lemon and herbs, or pasta with a vibrant pesto sauce, would also be great. The funky juniper notes could even work with game birds or a charcuterie board with goat cheese.