Brasserie de l’Abbaye du Val-Dieu
Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu brews abbey beers in Aubel, in Wallonia, within the walls of the Val-Dieu abbey. It is an independent brewery of Belgian top-fermented specialty beers. At Hoptimaal you'll find the Blond, Tripel, Dubbel and Quadrupel, all in 33 cl.
- LocationAubel, Région Wallonne
- Founded1997
- TypeMicrobrewery
- Untappd 3.6 · 449k ratings
- At Hoptimaal4 in stock · 6 in total
In stock now 4
Previously at Hoptimaal 2
Sold out. If a new batch is coming, you can ask for a heads-up on the product page.
An abbey from 1216 with a brewery since 1997
The Val-Dieu abbey was built in 1216 by monks of the Cistercian order. According to food.be, those monks brewed their beer from 1216 until the French Revolution. After a few twists and turns, the hum of a brewery has sounded again in the abbey's farm buildings since 1997.
You'll find Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu at Val-Dieu 225 in Aubel. The brewery describes itself as an independent producer of Belgian top-fermented specialty beers. According to that same description, these are the only abbey beers that are still brewed and bottled in an abbey. Val-Dieu is not an official Trappist, but they do brew in the classic Belgian abbey style.
Rich abbey beers in classic style
Val-Dieu is known for a Blond, a Bruin and a Tripel, beers that are described as rich and traditional. The Grand Cru sits at the heavy end of the range: a quadrupel of 10.5%.
That Grand Cru is deep dark, oily and spicy, with roasted malt, chocolate and port in the aroma and a slightly dry finish. A serving temperature of 8–10 °C is mentioned, preferably in a tulip glass.
Val-Dieu at Hoptimaal
With us you can get Val-Dieu in 33 cl, in the styles blond, tripel, dubbel and quadrupel. The strength runs from 6 to 10.5%. On Untappd, the Grand Cru, the Triple, the Brune, the Blonde and the Fruitée are rated highest. Right now, four of the five beers we have carried are in stock.
Drink the Blond and the Tripel cool, but not ice cold, so the malt and the spices come into their own. The Grand Cru deserves more time: pour it at 8–10 °C in a tulip glass and take your time, because at 10.5% it is a beer to drink slowly.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Val-Dieu come from?
Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu is in Aubel, in the Belgian region of Wallonia. The beers are brewed on the grounds of the Val-Dieu abbey, which was built in 1216 by Cistercian monks.
What kind of beer does Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu make?
They are Belgian top-fermented abbey beers in classic style, such as blond, bruin and tripel. At Hoptimaal you'll also find a dubbel and the quadrupel Grand Cru of 10.5%.
Is Val-Dieu a Trappist beer?
No, Val-Dieu is not an official Trappist. The brewery does brew in the traditional Belgian abbey style, on the grounds of the abbey in Aubel.
