WESTMALLE is in the province of Antwerp and the Trappist abbey here inspired a category of beer known as triple - probably the most sought after single trappist beer. A wide variety of hops are used which give the beers a dry complex flavour.

WESTMALLE TRIPLE 9.0% abv TRAPPIST ALE 330ml
Wonderfully herby elaborate beer. Lemon like zesty flavours complements the pale colour and dense rocky head.

WESTMALLE DUBBEL 7.0% abv TRAPPIST ALE 330ml
Fruity with a red brown colour. Flavours of raisins and chocolate from the dark malts but still refreshing on the finish.

ORVAL 6.2 % abv TRAPPIST ALE 330ml
The name means Golden Valley. The Trappist abbey was founded in 1070 when Countess Mathilda of Tuscany lost a gold ring in the local lake. She pledged that if it were returned she would thank God by building an abbey. A trout returned the ring! Hence the beer label. An intensely bitter orangey coloured ale with three fermentations.

Even by Trappist monk standards ROCHEFORT is withdrawn! This has led to these beers being the least well-known Trappist. however despite it's hard to find Ardennes location the beers are rich, dense individual brews.

ROCHEFORT 8 9.2% abv TRAPPIST ALE 330ml
Dry but rich with sweet tea and fig notes to complement the aromatic fullness.

ROCHEFORT 10 11.3% abv TRAPPIST ALE 330ml
Drink this with chocolate. A fruity spicy mocha flavoured classic.

CHIMAY is the best known and biggest Trappist brewery. The beers "set the standard" for Trappist beers. First brewed in 1861 Chimay was the first to sell its beers commercially. They also introduced the designation Trappist.

CHIMAY GRANDE RESERVE 9.0%abv TRAPPIST ALE 750ml
The strongest Chimay brew. Fruity becoming smoother as the years go by. It is in fact vintage dated. Rich with port like flavours. Try it with full flavoured cheeses.

CHIMAY WHITE CAP TRIPPLE 8.0%abv TRAPPIST ALE 330ml
White Cap is a lighter coloured beer in the triple style. Delicate balance of bitter and fruit flavours.

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