Belgian Tripels are named so because, compared to there Trappist brothers they use  triple the amount of malt  during brewing.This style of beer usually is a bit higher in the ABV department yet is still very drinkable with a nice fullness. The Bruery’s Trade Winds Tripel is no exception to this rule but they add a bit of different flavor components to this brew giving it a life of its own.Along with the common malts they brewed with rice and  Fresh Thai Basil and tossed in a melange of spices from Southeast Asia.

This brew pours nice hazy, golden straw color and has a nice thick pronounced head. One can really smell the musky, basement or farmhouse smell that is typically common in these brews due to the strain of yeast. With that being said there are also subtle notes of fruit, spice and a hint of the basil. The taste on this brew however is very light and effervescent, almost to the point that the flavors are bit hard to detect. There is some sweetness from the rice and malt along with a nice dry finish, yet is very light in body. The basil is surely noticeable after a few sips and makes for a nice different approach to this style of ale. Now with all this said it does leave one wanting more flavor on the back end, but it makes for a very enjoyable Tripel and has a uniqueness still all its own. I would drink this beer while outside and grilling and it would definitely pair nicely with a nice grilled Salmon or Cod with leeks and tomatoes and would go with an array of sharp to mild cheeses.