Abdij der Trappisten van Westmalle
Malle, Belgium
A renowned Trappist brewery famous for its Tripel and Dubbel styles, adhering strictly to monastic brewing traditions.
2 other breweries within 25 km. Nearest is De Koninck, 20 km.
One of only five breweries in Belgium permitted to carry the Authentic Trappist Product mark. The label is a legal certification, not a style.
- Within the wallsBrewed inside a working Trappist monastery.
- Under the monksProduced under the supervision of the community.
- Not for profitEarnings support the abbey and charitable works.
The story of Westmalle
The Trappist abbey at Westmalle was founded in 1794, and the monks began brewing in 1836, selling beer to the public from 1856. It was here, with a refined 1934 recipe, that the strong golden Tripel was defined, giving the style its name and benchmark.
Westmalle did not invent the word Tripel, but its 1934 recipe set the standard every other Tripel is measured against.
3 beers in our cellar
Westmalle Tripel
Tripel · 9.5% ABVThe original Tripel. Bright and golden with complex yeast character, notes of pear, citrus peel, and soft spice sit atop a highly attenuated body. Despite its strength, the finish is dry, effervescent, and balanced.
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