Sint-Sixtusabdij Westvleteren
Vleteren, Belgium
Home to the legendary Westvleteren Trappist beers, often considered among the best in the world, produced in limited quantities.
3 other breweries within 25 km. Nearest is De Struise Brouwers, 6 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 Sint-Sixtusabdij Westvleteren
The Saint Sixtus abbey near Vleteren has brewed since 1838. The monks brew only enough to sustain the monastery, refusing to expand, which is why Westvleteren remains among the rarest beers in the world.
Westvleteren bottles carry no label. The only information is printed on the crown cap.
3 beers in our cellar
Westvleteren Blond
Trappist Ale · 5.8% ABVSubtle, clean, often overlooked. A fine hazy blond ale with fruity notes and a bitter finish. The daily beer of the monks.
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