Buy Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Tripel, and Quadrupel: Guide and Selection on Maltese
The great high-ABV Belgian beers are among the most extraordinary experiences in the craft beer world. On Maltese, you’ll find a curated selection: from the Westmalle Tripel — the mother of all Tripels — to the La Trappe Quadrupel, the strongest from the Dutch monks. Available online with shipping throughout Italy.
🛒 Buy Westmalle Tripel on Maltese
🛒 Buy La Trappe Quadrupel on Maltese
What is a Belgian Golden Strong Ale?
The Belgian Golden Strong Ale is a Belgian style with a light color and medium body, high alcohol content (7.5–10.5% ABV), complex aromas of fruit and spices generated by Belgian yeast, and a dry finish. It combines malty cleanliness, fruity esters, and spicy notes (pepper, clove, nutmeg) in perfect balance.
Golden Strong Ale vs Tripel vs Quadrupel: the differences
- Belgian Golden Strong Ale: light, dry, fruity, and spicy — high ABV well masked by lively carbonation and dryness
- Tripel: golden, ABV 7.5–9.5%, notes of banana, citrus, pepper, and clove, dry and drinkable finish despite the strength
- Quadrupel: darker and maltier, notes of plum, raisin, caramel, and licorice, full body and greater complexity
The best Tripels to buy on Maltese
- Westmalle Tripel — the ideal model: balanced, complex, and aromatic, first marketed in 1934
Other Tripels to explore: Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus Tripel, La Trappe Tripel, Chimay Tripel (Cinq Cents) — discover the full Belgian selection on Maltese.
La Trappe Quadrupel: the quintessential Trappist Quad
La Trappe Quadrupel is the strongest beer produced under the supervision of the Dutch monks of La Trappe. "Monk’s robe" color, notes of ripe fruit, caramel, and spices, full body and long finish. A beer for meditation.
Tasting tips and pairings
- Temperature: 8–12 °C to enhance aromas and spiciness
- Glassware: tulip or Belgian glass to concentrate aromas — discover tasting glasses on Maltese
- Golden Strong/Tripel pairings: aged cheeses, flavorful cured meats, spicy dishes
- Quadrupel pairings: blue cheeses, braised meats, dried fruit desserts, dark chocolate
