Friday, June 30, 2006

Belgium Beer Tastings: Trappist Ales

The following beers were tasted in Belgium, the photos were added later.

Brouwerij Westmalle (Adbij der Trappisten van Westmalle)
Antwerpsesteenweg 496
Malle, 2390
Belgium

phone: +32 (0)33 12 92 22

Style: Trippel
9.5% ABV
Golden copper in color and a slight haze, with a thick head formed by tightly packed bubbles. Malt and fruit on the nose, hints of pepper. Very smooth for such a high alcohol content.
Available in Austin: Yes

Brasseire d'Orval
Abbaye de Notre-Dame d'Orval
Villers-devant-Orval, 6823
Belgium

phone: +32 (0)61 31 12 61

Belgian Pale Ale
6.9 % ABV

Hazy golden orange in color, thick foamy head. Slight sourness behind the malt taste but still well balanced.
Available in Austin: Yes

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