Every self-respecting reader of this site will know that the Trappist monks of 7 abbeys make trappist ale. But did you know that the Trappist monks also make other stuff?
Yeaah..cheese, you will say. And of course that’s true. But they also produce candy, greeting cards, fresh bread or even truffls with beer.
You can see this kind of production as a way the monks want to achieve their own living.
Want to know the full list of the trappist products?
This Trappist site is totally devoted to the magic world of Trappist Beers.
You find more information about trappist beers in Belgium and The Netherlands. There are 7 trappist beers (only 7) in the whole world. 6 of 7 are in Belgium, the last one is just after the Belgian border situated, in The Netherlands.
6 trappist beers in Belgium:
Chimay
Rochefort (French part of Belgium, Wallonia)
Orval (French part of Belgium, Wallonia)
Westmalle (Flemish/Dutch part of Belgium, Flanders)
Westvleteren (Flemish/Dutch part of Belgium, Flanders)
Trappist Achel (Flemish/Dutch part of Belgium, Flanders)
In the Netherlands you will find Trappist ‘La Trappe‘
Which trappist is the best trappist ever? Make your choice – I’m very curious to know your reactions!