Green's Tripel Ale 4Pk

Green's Tripel Ale 4Pk is a naturally gluten-free Belgian-style tripel brewed at 8.5% ABV, sold as a four-pack of 330ml bottles. What distinguishes this ale is its construction from ancient grains — millet, buckwheat, brown rice, and sorghum — rather than barley, achieving a credible tripel character without relying on enzymatic gluten-removal processes used by many competitors.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.5%  |  Origin: Lochristi, Belgium  |  Style: Belgian Tripel  |  Brewery: De Proefbrouwerij (contract brewed for Green's UK)

Production & Heritage

Green's is a UK-based brand dedicated exclusively to gluten-free beer, contracting production at De Proefbrouwerij in Lochristi, Belgium — a well-regarded facility known for brewing experimental and specialty ales for producers worldwide. The Tripel Ale is bottle re-fermented, a traditional Belgian technique in which a small dose of yeast and sugar is added at bottling to create natural carbonation and additional complexity during conditioning. The grain bill of millet, buckwheat (soba), brown rice, and sorghum replaces barley entirely, making the beer naturally gluten-free from the outset rather than stripped of gluten after the fact — a meaningful distinction for those with celiac disease or serious gluten sensitivity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Green apple and pear lead the nose, followed by lemon zest and spicy Belgian yeast esters. Light grain and grassy hop notes sit underneath, with a faint caramel-like sweetness tying the aromatics together.

Taste: The entry is surprisingly light-bodied for an 8.5% ale, opening with sweet sorghum and gentle rice grain before moving into candied fruit, banana, and ripe apple at mid-palate. Cooking spices, clove, and a mild nuttiness develop as the beer warms, along with a subtle toast character from the buckwheat.

Finish: The finish is aromatic and notably long for a gluten-free ale, with lingering pear, clove spice, and a clean grain dryness. A light herbal bitterness from the hops keeps the sweetness in check as it fades.

How to Drink Green's Tripel

Serve at cellar temperature (50–55°F) in a tulip glass or Belgian chalice to concentrate the aromatic esters. This is a sipping beer best appreciated on its own or alongside food rather than consumed quickly. A Belgian-style Saison cocktail — combining a splash of the Tripel with elderflower liqueur and sparkling water — makes a refreshing aperitif that plays off the ale's fruit and spice notes. A Tripel Shandy with fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey tempers the alcohol while highlighting the apple and pear character. For a dessert pairing drink, a Tripel Float poured over vanilla bean ice cream leverages the ale's candied fruit sweetness and carbonation.

Best For

• Gifting someone with celiac disease who misses complex Belgian ales
• A gluten-free option at a beer tasting or dinner party
• Exploring the Belgian tripel style without barley-based ingredients
• Pairing with rich autumn or winter dishes that call for a high-ABV ale

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Green's Tripel taste like? Green's Tripel delivers candied fruit, green apple, and banana flavors underpinned by clove spice and light nuttiness, with a long aromatic finish. The body is lighter than many barley-based tripels but still carries substantial flavor for its 8.5% ABV.

How does Green's Tripel compare to Green's Endeavour Dubbel Dark Ale? The Tripel is lighter in color, higher in alcohol (8.5% vs. roughly 7%), and emphasizes fruit esters and spice, while the Endeavour Dubbel leans toward darker malt character with dried fruit and toffee notes. Both use the same ancient grain approach to achieve natural gluten-free status.

Is Green's Tripel good for sipping neat? Yes — at 8.5% ABV with bottle re-fermentation contributing added complexity, this ale is designed to be sipped slowly at cellar temperature, ideally from a tulip glass that focuses its spicy, fruity aromatics.

Where is Green's Tripel made? Green's Tripel Ale is brewed at De Proefbrouwerij in Lochristi, a town in the East Flanders province of Belgium, under contract for the UK-based Green's brand.

What foods pair well with Green's Tripel? Roasted chicken with herbs benefits from the ale's spice and carbonation cutting through the richness. Aged Gouda or Gruyère echoes the nutty, toasty notes. Mussels in white wine sauce complement the apple and lemon aromatics. Pear tart or apple crumble mirrors the fruit-forward profile. Thai green curry works surprisingly well, with the ale's sweetness balancing the heat.

What sizes does Green's Tripel come in? Green's Tripel Ale is commonly available in a four-pack of 330ml bottles, which is the standard format for the brand's lineup.

Is Green's Tripel worth the price? Green's Tripel positions in the mid-premium tier for specialty gluten-free beers, and the use of authentic Belgian bottle re-fermentation and ancient grains justifies a modest premium over mass-market gluten-free lagers that offer far less complexity.

Why Green's Tripel?

Brewing a convincing Belgian tripel without barley is a genuine technical challenge, and Green's accomplishes it by building the grain bill from millet, buckwheat, brown rice, and sorghum — ingredients that require different mashing and fermentation approaches than conventional brewing grains. The decision to contract at De Proefbrouwerij, a Belgian facility with deep experience in specialty and experimental brewing, lends credibility and access to authentic Belgian yeast strains that drive the style's signature ester profile. Bottle re-fermentation adds a layer of refinement uncommon in the gluten-free category, where most offerings are filtered, force-carbonated, and relatively simple. For anyone navigating a gluten-free diet who refuses to settle for bland alternatives, this Tripel represents one of the more ambitious and flavorful options available.