The WESTMALLE EXTRA, unknown among Trappist beer lovers, has a long tradition dating back to the origins of its brewery.
The WESTMALLE EXTRA, unknown among Trappist beer lovers, has a long tradition dating back to the origins of its brewery
The Trappist monks arrived in Westmalle in 1794 and it was not until August 1836 that they set up a small brewery and it is, on 10 December that year, that their first beer was served during the monks' lunch.
It is clear that this beer was only for own consumption since, until 1856 was not born the Westmalle Dubbel, which is the one that began to sell then at the door of the abbey and, in 1861, to the locals in the area.
WESTMALLE EXTRA, golden yellow in colour, is still a light, refreshing beer, low in alcohol (4.8%) and noted for its great aroma and fruity flavour, typical of Westmalle beers. As a live beer, it ferments again in the bottle and its storage must be in an upright position