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Brakspear Triple is a 7.2% ABV strong golden ale brewed under the Brakspear name in Witney, Oxfordshire, notable for undergoing a 'double drop' fermentation process inherited from the original Henley brewery.
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How strong is Brakspear Triple?
Brakspear Triple is a strong golden ale at 7.2% ABV. It is considerably stronger than Brakspear Bitter, which is associated with a much lower strength of around 3.4% ABV.
What does double-drop fermentation mean in Brakspear beer?
Double-drop fermentation involves moving fermenting wort from one vessel to another while leaving some trub and yeast material behind. Brakspear associates the method with the historic Henley brewery equipment now used at Wychwood Brewery in Witney.
Where is Brakspear Triple brewed today?
Brakspear beers have been brewed at Wychwood Brewery in Witney, Oxfordshire, since production moved from Henley. Much of the original Brakspear brewing equipment, including double-drop vessels, was transferred after the Henley brewery closed.
What does Brakspear Triple taste like?
It is generally described as a strong, golden to amber ale with pronounced malt and warming alcohol. At 7.2% ABV, it is better suited to slow sipping than to drinking like a standard bitter.
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