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trappist.beers

What is a Trappist beer?
A beer brewed by or under the supervision of Trappist monks. There are 7 Trappist monestaries in the world that brew beer, and only these may label their goods as 'Authentic Trappist Products'. Of the seven, six are in Belgium and one is in the Netherlands. Rules for usage of the 'Authentic Trappist Products' logo are set by the International Trappist Association (ITA).
Where are the Trappist breweries?
The 7 members of the ITA, and the beers they currently produce, are:
  1. Bières de Chimay
    Abbaye Notre-Dame de Scourmont (Scourmont Abbey)
    Chimay, Belgium
    Est. 1863
    • Chimay Rouge (Red)/Première (7% ABV)
    • Chimay Blanche (White)/Cinq Cents (8% ABV, tripel)
    • Chimay Bleue (Blue)/Grand Réserve (9% ABV)
    • Chimay Dorée (4.8% ABV) Unavailable
  2. Brasserie d'Orval
    Abbey Notre-Dame d'Orval
    Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium
    Est. 1931
    • Orval Trappist Ale (6.2% ABV)
    • Petite Orval (3.5% ABV) Unavailable
  3. Brasserie de Rochefort
    Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy (Rochefort Abbey)
    Rochefort, Belgium
    Est. 1595
    • Rochefort 6 (7.5% ABV, seasonal)
    • Rochefort 8 (9.2% ABV)
    • Rochefort 10 (11.3% ABV)
  4. Brouwerij der Sint-Benedictus Abdij de Achelse Kluis
    Sint Benedictus Abdij De Achelse Kluis (Abbey of Saint Benedict)
    Achels, Belgium
    Resumed brewing in 1998
    • Achel Blond 5° (5% ABV) Limited Availability
    • Achel Bruin 5° (5% ABV) Limited Availability
    • Achel Blond 8° (8% ABV)
    • Achel Bruin 8° (8% ABV)
    • Achel Extra 8° (9.5% ABV)
  5. Brouwerij de Koningshoeven
    Onze Lieve Vrouw van Koningshoeven (Abbey of Our Lady of Koningshoeven)
    Berkel-Enschot, The Netherlands
    Est. 1884
    • La Trappe Blond (6.5% ABV)
    • La Trappe Dubbel (7% ABV)
    • La Trappe Tripel (8% ABV)
    • La Trappe Quadrupel (10% ABV)
    • La Trappe Witte Trappist La Trappe Bockbier (7% ABV, seasonal)
  6. Brouwerij Westmalle
    Abdij der Trappisten van Westmalle (Trappist Abbey of Westmalle)
    Westmalle, Belgium
    Est. 1836
    • Westmalle Dubbel (7% ABV)
    • Westmalle Tripel (9.5% ABV)
    • Westmalle Extra (5% ABV) Unavailable
  7. Brouwerij Westvleteren
    L'Abbaye de Saint-Sixte à Westvleteren (The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren)
    Westvleteren, Belgium
    Est. 1838
    • Westvleteren Blonde (5.8% ABV, green cap) Limited Availability
    • Westvleteren 8 (8% ABV, blue cap) Limited Availability
    • Westvleteren 12 (10.2% ABV, yellow cap, formerly 'Westvleteren Abt') Limited Availability
Limited Availability - Available only at the brewery
Unavailable - Not available to the public
Sources:
Wikipedia, "Trappist Beer", July 2, 2008,   <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trappist_beer>
International Trappist Association, July 2, 2008,   <http://www.trappist.be/>

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