There aren’t many beers around that can call themselves a trappist. There are characterised by being brewed by Cistercian monks in abbeys that are still in operation today. The industry is strictly controlled. The monks make use of special yeast, the best raw materials and lots of prayers. Every Trappist beer is refermented in the bottle. Many connoisseurs treat Trappist similar to a fine wine, by storing them in a cellar and letting them mature.
Beer Tasting at Den Anker
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Trappist Beer at Den Anker
Trappist Orval
6.2 vol % alc
Belgian Brewers consider Orval one of the best beers in the country. The abby of Orval dates back to 1070. As with many other abbeys, it has been ransacked and plundered several times. But each time it rises again from the ruins.
Orval is a pale Trappist ale, with a very hoppy dry taste, and beautiful flavour. This beer has been refermented in the bottle.
R45.00
Westmalle Dubbel
7 vol % alc
Slightly stronger than Orval and completely different. A typical taste of dark beer with quite a lot of bitterness and a slightly sweet aftertaste. This beer has been refermented in the bottle.
R34.00
Westmalle Tripel (Amber)
9.5 vol % alc
The strongest among the Westmalle Trappist beers. A pale Trappist ale with a well pronounced bitterness and its own typical flavour. This beer has been refermented in the bottle.
R45.00
Chimay Bleue
9 vol % alc
This dark Trappist ale has a very smooth malty taste. Notice its fresh but neutral aroma. This is a beer with body and taste, that flows softly and easily.
R48.00