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"Trappist beer is brewed by Trappist breweries. Eight monasteries — six in Belgium, one in the Netherlands and one in Austria — currently brew beer and sell it as Authentic Trappist Product."
"Chimay Brewery ("Bières de Chimay") is a beer brewery in Chimay, southern Hainaut, Belgium. The brewery is located in the Scourmont Abbey, a Trappist monastery, and is one of the seven breweries worldwide that produce Trappist beer. They make three widely distributed ales: Chimay Rouge, Chimay Bleue, and Chimay Blanche; and they make one patersbier exclusively for the monks. The monastery also makes four varieties of cheese."
"Westmalle Brewery (Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle) is a Belgian trappist brewery located in the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle. It produces three beers, which are designated trappist beer because they follow the rules of the International Trappist Association. The brand Westmalle Tripel has been much copied, and is credited with being the first golden strong pale ale to use the term Tripel.[1]"
Chimay Grande Reserve is my favorite. Very strong, yet you won't feel it until later. If you really love beer, you must try all the different trappist ales out there. They are handsdown the greatest beers made by mandkind.
I have and thus can say that the second sentence is your opinion.
I agree with this statement. I really enjoy trappist ales, I think they are wonderful, but I am not always in the mood for them. Actually, most of the time I am not in the mood for them...I may be in the mood for a more basic stout, porter, IPA, pilsner, dunkel, etc. During these occassions I would say other beers are better for me. Trappist Ales are much higher in alcohol content, which I am not always in the mood for and definitely affects the flavours of the beer. In summary, I would say these are wonderful beers, but I am frequently not in the mood for them
I've been to Belgium. I've been to Abbey's and I've tried ALL of the trappist ales while in Belgium, they are great. However, the problem with German and Belgium beers is that they're stuck in tradition. That's why I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE AMERICAN microbrews. They are not bound by tradition and are free to experiment with all sorts of funky ingredients.
I've been to Belgium. I've been to Abbey's and I've tried ALL of the trappist ales while in Belgium, they are great. However, the problem with German and Belgium beers is that they're stuck in tradition. That's why I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE AMERICAN microbrews. They are not bound by tradition and are free to experiment with all sorts of funky ingredients.
great point, agreed. American brewers are leading change in the beer world right now.
I have the same opinion as the OP, my favorite is Rochefort 10 and St Bernardus Abt 12 ( not really a Trappist but same style)
While the U.S leads the way in new beer experiments I don't like that they focus mainly on I.P.A.s, it reminds me of Hot Sauce wars who can make the hottest (Hoppiest) Vs actual taste.
I've been to Belgium. I've been to Abbey's and I've tried ALL of the trappist ales while in Belgium, they are great. However, the problem with German and Belgium beers is that they're stuck in tradition. That's why I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE AMERICAN microbrews. They are not bound by tradition and are free to experiment with all sorts of funky ingredients.
"Bound by tradition" may be true for German brewers and in particular the very short list of traditionally acceptable ingredients; but Belgians will make beer out of damn near anything.
Yeah, Westvleteran used to be easier to get a hold of before the monastery started cracking down and severely limiting the number of bottles you could purchase at one time. And I agree that Rochefort is the best of the trappist beers, at least until Achel came along. IMO they took the crown. I don't care for the lighter-colored ones like Chimay and Orval -- too dry for my tastses.
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