abbey & trappist beers

Just seven monasteries produce Trappist beer and all but one are found in Belgium. Trappist should not be confused with being a style of beer, however it is a controlled term of origin, as one might expect with Champagne.

There are strict rules in place for gaining Trappist status: the beer must be brewed within the Abbey walls; it must be brewed under the supervision of the Abbey community; and a substantial part of the profit must be invested in social services.

Abbey beers are produced by breweries under arrangement from monasteries, most being well worthy of association with their Trappist roots.

Chimay

Without doubt, a Trappist beer of the highest tradition and quality. Read More >

La Trappe

Beautiful beers from the only Trappist brewery outside of Belgium, Brewery de Koningshoeven in the Netherlands. Read More >

Maredsous

Ales which are revered for simple elegance and velvety smoothness, with each style – Dubbel, Trippel and Blonde - known for its unique tastes, aromas and hue.  Read More >

Westmalle

The Trappist Abbey of Westmalle, near Antwerp, has been brewing beer for over 150 years and is regarded as being responsible for the increasing popularity of Trappist beers. Read More >

Karmeliet

Beer brewed to an authentic recipe dating back to 1679 from the original Carmelite monastery. Read More >

Orval

Trappist Cistercian monks of Orval produce only one very dry, herby beer, supplied in the distinctive skittle shaped bottle.  Read More >