Westvleteren Brewery

Westvleteren Brewery

The Westvleteren Brewery (Dutch: Brouwerij Westvleteren) is a Belgian Trappist brewery, located within the walls of the Trappist Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren in the municipality of Vleteren, West Flanders, Belgium.

History

The Westvleteren Brewery was established on June 26, 1838, making it one of the oldest Trappist breweries in the world. The brewery was founded by Trappist monks, who had a tradition of brewing beer to finance the monastery and their charitable endeavors.

Beers

The brewery produces three beers: Westvleteren Blonde, Westvleteren 8 and Westvleteren 12. The Westvleteren 12, a quadrupel, is often considered one of the best beers in the world.

Westvleteren Blonde

The Westvleteren Blonde is a 5.8% ABV beer, the lightest beer brewed at the Westvleteren Brewery.

Westvleteren 8

The Westvleteren 8 is a 8% ABV beer, a Dubbel, which is a strong, rich and malty beer.

Westvleteren 12

The Westvleteren 12 is a 10.2% ABV beer, a quadrupel, which is a strong beer with powerful malt flavors, complex fruit and spice notes, and a touch of bitterness.

Sales and Distribution

The beers from Westvleteren Brewery are sold directly from the monastery and are not widely distributed. The monks have a policy of "selling the beer to live, not living to sell the beer."

See Also

• Trappist beer
• Belgian beer
• List of breweries in Belgium

External Links

• Official website of the Westvleteren Brewery