Westmalle
Westmalle refers to the Trappist abbey and on-site brewery located in Westmalle, a village in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The monastery belongs to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) and operates a brewery that produces beer to fund the community’s life and charitable works. The production is overseen by the monks and the beer is sold to the public and international markets, under the Authentic Trappist Product designation.
The two best-known beers produced at Westmalle are Westmalle Dubbel and Westmalle Tripel. Westmalle Dubbel is
Westmalle beers are regarded as representatives of Trappist brewing, produced within a functioning monastic community and