{"title":"Westmalle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestmalle is the Trappist brewery inside the walls of the abbey in Malle, in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The monks brew an Extra, a Dubbel and a Tripel. Many tasters regard the Dubbel and Tripel as the benchmark for their style, and the Tripel dates from the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn abbey with a brewery inside its walls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestmalle is in Malle, in the province of Antwerp. The abbey was founded in 1794 by monks from the abbey of La Trappe who fled the French Revolution. In 1836 Westmalle became a Trappist abbey, and the first abbot, Martinus Dom, decided that the community would brew its own beer. The first beer was drunk on 10 December 1836.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewery is inside the walls of the abbey. The brothers set the policy and supervise the work. They use the income to live on and to reinvest in the brewery. What is left over, they share with other abbeys of the order and give to charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing has been led by Jan Adriaensens since 1982. The brewery is modern, but according to the abbey itself fully adapted to the traditional brewing process. They use the latest techniques, but still want to see, test and taste everything themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Westmalle brews and how they do it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestmalle brews three Trappist beers: Extra, Dubbel and Tripel. The Dubbel was first brewed around 1836 for sale within the abbey. The Tripel came on the market in the 1930s. At a time when Belgians mostly drank dark beer, a golden blonde beer like this was a radical step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Adriaensens, brother Thomas Sas developed the Tripel as you know it today in 1954. The recipe has not been changed since, and the monks explicitly asked for that. For a Belgian beer, the Tripel is notably hopped: a bitterness of about 38 to 40 IBU from a blend of six hop varieties. The yeast is at least as important, because the Tripel gets a second fermentation in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the hops go into the kettle by hand, and there are no chemical additives in the beers. When switching from square to conical fermentation tanks, Adriaensens experimented for eight years on a pilot installation, so that the pressure would not slow down the yeast and the esters would be preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWestmalle at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hoptimaal you will find Westmalle in 33 cl: Tripel, Dubbel and the Extra, a blonde. The strength ranges from 4.8 to 9.5 percent. Westmalle Trappist Tripel, Dubbel and Extra are rated highly on Untappd. What exactly is in stock varies, so check the brewery page for the current range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe Westmalle in a chalice, as the abbey does itself. Pour the Tripel gently and let it breathe for a moment. Don't drink it ice cold: as the beer warms up, the fruity and spicy esters develop further. You drink the Dubbel the same way, slowly and not too cold. The Extra can be a little cooler, fresh from the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Westmalle come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestmalle is brewed in the Trappist abbey of Westmalle in Malle, in the province of Antwerp in Belgium. The brewery is inside the walls of the abbey, and the monks set the policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Westmalle make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestmalle brews three Trappist beers: the Extra, the Dubbel and the Tripel. Many tasters regard the Dubbel and the Tripel as the benchmark for their style. The Tripel is notably hopped and gets a second fermentation in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you drink Westmalle Tripel best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it gently into a chalice and let it breathe for a moment. Don't drink it ice cold, so you notice the fruit and spice esters developing as the beer warms up.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"westmalle-trappist-tripel","title":"Westmalle Trappist Tripel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestmalle Trappist Tripel is an iconic Belgian abbey beer from Westmalle, brewed according to Trappist rules. This tripel opens with a clear amber character, a full body and ripe fruit aromas such as banana and clove. The malty base gives a subtle sweetness that fades into a warm, rounded finish and an elegant bitterness. At 9.5% ABV, the beer offers character and depth for special occasions or an extended tasting. The abbey brewery in Belgium keeps to traditional methods and craftsmanship, so every sip is a tribute to decades of Trappist experience. The beer has a distinct tasting profile: robust but refined, which makes it suitable for pure tasting as well as for group sessions with cheese, nuts and dark fruit. Thanks to its complexity, every sip reveals new details as the temperature changes. 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The mouthfeel is soft, followed by a long, dry aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestmalle releases this beer as a Trappist, with a second fermentation taking place in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westmalle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444627976537,"sku":"","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-984.png?v=1767627287"},{"product_id":"westmalle-trappist-extra","title":"Westmalle Trappist Extra","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestmalle Trappist Extra is one of the oldest beers of Westmalle Abbey, originally brewed to accompany meals. At 4.8% ABV it stays light, yet the flavour remains rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis golden, top-fermented Trappist ale leads with fruity notes. Expect a refreshing, thirst-quenching character and a bitterness of 30 IBU. It is the kind of beer that invites a second pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestmalle brews the Extra in the tradition of the abbey, going back to the start of the brewery. The monks still drink it with their meals today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westmalle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444629221721,"sku":"","price":2.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-983.png?v=1767627247"},{"product_id":"westmalle-dubbel-100-jaar","title":"Westmalle Dubbel 100 Jaar","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dubbel 100 Jaar marks a century of brewing at Westmalle, staying close to the 1926 recipe that still underpins every Dubbel from the abbey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 7% ABV, expect the classic Dubbel character: dark hue, malt-driven depth and a dry finish. Specific aroma and flavor details for this edition weren't provided, so the general style profile serves as the best reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestmalle has been brewing since 1836 and is regarded as one of the pioneers of the Dubbel style among Trappist breweries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westmalle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59261763682649,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0474_processed.png?v=1788438458"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/westmalle.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}