Achel
Achel is a Belgian beer produced by the monks of the Achelse Kluis, a Trappist monastery located near Hamont-Achel in the Limburg province. The brewery sits on the monastery grounds and has historically used monastic resources to support the abbey’s religious and charitable activities. The brewing tradition at Achel developed in the 20th century, with the monks adopting active beer production as a source of income while maintaining monastic discipline and production methods.
The Achel brand has included several beers, with the flagship varieties traditionally labeled Achel Blond (Blonde)
Distribution and production have been limited by the small scale of the monastic brewery, with primary availability
Achel is regarded as part of the broader family of Trappist beers, reflecting the monastic craftsmanship and