Dubbel, Trippel, Quad: What’s the difference?
For Americans raised on the distinctions between lager, Pilsner and the now-dizzying array of “light” beers, the nomenclature surrounding the great brewing traditions of central Europe can be a bit confusing. A great example: Belgian Trappist ales, some of which are among the most distinctive and celebrated anywhere in the world. The descriptions frequently encountered…