Category: Trappist

Trappist Travesty

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Have 5 beers brewed by Trappist breweries to earn this badge. It levels all the way to level 100.

An order of Catholic monks, they are named after La Trappe Abbey in France. The group began brewing beer in the 1600s and haven’t stopped since. While they also make other products like Cheese, clothing and coffins, they are best known for their beer and particularly their Dubbels, Tripels and Quads.

The order now has their own group to represent their interests – the International Trappist Association.

There are currently 14 Trappist Monasteries recognised by the association as breweries. Of these six are based in Belgium while the others are in the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, the USA and the United Kingdom. The most famous is Westvleteren 12, which is often called the best beer in the world!

Besides Westvleteren, the other 11 Trappist breweries are Westmalle, Chimay, Rochefort, d’Orval, Achel (all Belgian), La Trappe and Zundert (both Netherlands), Engelszell (Austria), St. Joseph’s in Spencer (USA), Tre Fontane (Italy), Tynt Meadow (UK), Mont des Cats (France) and Cardeña (Spain).

Dubbel, Tripel and Quad Oh My!

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Dubbels, Tripels and Quads are three styles of strong Belgian beer that are associated with the Trappist brewing tradition. Have 5 to gain this badge.Dubbel

Originally brewed by the Trappist Monasteries, these styles are known as Abbey beers when made by other breweries.

While the styles are sequential in terms of malt used (a Dubbel uses double the malt, a Tripel three times, etc) the end product of each is quite different.

A Dubbel is a dark, rich and fruity style of ale that was first brewed in 1856 by Westmalle.

A Tripel on the other hand is a golden pale ale that is much more drinkable.

Traditionally Tripels are the strongest Trappist style, however Quadruples are a recent invention. They are also known as Grand Cru’s and are dark and fruity much like a Dubbel.

While the three styles have differences in flavour and appearance they are all strong, rich Ales that share the same history. Whether yours is a local Abbey beer or a genuine Trappist, seek out a Dubbel, Tripel or Quad today. Oh My!