Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle is one of Belgium’s most influential Trappist breweries, renowned for defining and perfecting two of the country’s most important beer styles: the Dubbel and the Tripel. Founded in 1836 within the Abbey of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the brewery operates under monastic principles of quality, authenticity, and purposeful simplicity.
Westmalle Dubbel is a deep, ruby‑brown ale with warm malt richness, notes of caramel and dark fruit, and a smooth, rounded finish. It’s the archetype of the Dubbel style, balancing depth with drinkability. Westmalle Tripel, first brewed in 1934, is widely considered the original Tripel, a golden, dry, and elegantly complex ale with bright fruit, refined spice, and a long, crisp finish. The brewery also produces Westmalle Extra, a lighter, refreshing pale ale traditionally brewed for the monks themselves.
Westmalle’s brewing process is meticulous: long fermentation, expressive yeast, natural ingredients, and bottle conditioning that allows the beers to develop further in the cellar. The result is a portfolio that embodies clarity, balance, and the quiet precision of Trappist craftsmanship.
