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Trappist Regions

Six Belgian Trappist abbeys (Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren, Achel) produce authentic Trappist ales. Monks brew according to centuries-old traditions, with profits supporting the abbey and charitable works.

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Beers from Trappist Regions

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Achel 8 Bruin

Brouwerij der Sint-Benedictusabdij de Achelse Kluis

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

A rich, complex Trappist ale with notes of dried fruit, caramel, and subtle spice. The deep brown color and creamy head complement its balanced sweetness, mild hop bitterness, and warming alcohol presence.

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St. Bernardus Abt 12

Brouwerij St. Bernardus

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

St. Bernardus Abt 12 is a traditional abbey quadrupel, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruits, caramel, toffee, and spices, finishing with a subtle sweetness balanced by warming alcohol.

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Chimay Tripel (Cinq Cents)

Bières de Chimay

Tripel

Chimay Tripel, also known as Chimay White or Cinq Cents, is a golden-colored Belgian Trappist ale with a creamy head and complex aroma of fresh hops and yeast. It offers a balanced combination of fruity notes and spicy phenols with a pleasantly dry finish.

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Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)

Bières de Chimay

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Chimay Blue is a rich and complex Trappist beer with notes of dark fruits, caramel, and spices. It has a full body with a silky mouthfeel and a pleasantly warming alcohol presence that develops beautifully with age.

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Chimay Première (Red)

Bières de Chimay

Dubbel

Chimay Première, also known as Chimay Red, is an authentic Trappist dubbel with a coppery-brown color and a sweet-fruity aroma with notes of raisins, figs, and caramel. It features a silky mouthfeel with flavors of dark fruits, malt, and a subtle spicy yeast character.

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Achel 8 Blond

Brouwerij der Sint-Benedictusabdij de Achelse Kluis

Belgian Pale Strong Ale

Achel 8 Blond is a classic Trappist beer with a bright golden color, offering a complex balance of fruity esters, spicy phenols, and subtle honey sweetness. Brewed by monks at the Sint-Benedictusabdij de Achelse Kluis, it showcases the authentic Trappist brewing tradition with its refined character and warming alcohol presence.

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Orval Trappist Ale

Brasserie d'Orval

Belgian Pale Ale

Orval is a unique Trappist ale dry-hopped and bottle conditioned with Brettanomyces yeast, creating a complex, aromatic beer with distinctive fruity and earthy notes that evolves significantly with age.

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Rochefort 10 Trappist Ale

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Rochefort 10 is a world-renowned Trappist ale with rich, complex flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and caramel with a warming alcohol presence. It's often considered one of the finest examples of the Belgian Dark Strong Ale style with deep mahogany color and exceptional depth.