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Trappist
Abdij der Trappisten van Westmalle
Malle, Belgium
A renowned Trappist brewery famous for its Tripel and Dubbel styles, adhering strictly to monastic brewing traditions.
Known for
3beers in the cellar
3styles brewed
4.8-9.5%ABV range
1836brewing since
Antwerpsesteenweg 496, 2390 Malle, Belgium
Heritage
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.
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Westmalle did not invent the word Tripel, but its 1934 recipe set the standard every other Tripel is measured against.
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3 beers in our cellar
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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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