I sampled" Xtra Gold - American Style Trippel Ale" at a HBCM last month. A nice beer from Captain Lawrence.
“This beer is the result of the marriage between two very distinct beer styles; the Belgian Tripel & American IPA. We have taken the best qualities from both styles and allowed them to shine through. The fruity and spicy notes from the imported Belgian yeast strain & the pungent flavors and aromas of the American grown Amarillo hops flow seamlessly together to create this flavorful ale. Straight from the Captain’s cellar to yours, we hope you enjoy.”
Captain Lawrance was the recipe I was thinkng of. From the podcast, the brewery uses WLP530 and raises it upto 85F. The brewer says WLP530 will not give him the flavors he wants at lower temps.
You are right with 3711…does a french ipa sound odd? saisonish ipa? Belgium really is such a small country…