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Trappist beer in Dordrecht

Trappist beer is more than a name on the label. Behind every beer there is an abbey, a tradition and a way of brewing that goes back to monastic life.

At De Tijd you can discover well-known Trappists alongside the many other Belgian and international craft beers on our list.

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  4. Trappistes Rochefort 10 (11.3%)
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Trappists

What is Trappist beer, exactly?

A Trappist is not a beer style.

That may be the first thing to know about Trappist beer. A Trappist can be blonde, dark, dubbel, tripel or something that doesn't fit so easily into a box. What links the beers is not the colour or the taste, but where they come from.

Trappist beer is brewed under the responsibility of a Trappist abbey. The International Trappist Association guards the use of the Trappist® mark and the conditions under which products may carry that name.

The beer is made inside the abbey or under its supervision, and the income goes to the upkeep of the community and to good causes. So there is more to it than what is in the glass.

And yet in the end it is still just beer. Thankfully.

From abbey beer to Trappist

The history of Trappist beer is closely tied to the monastic life of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists.

In the abbeys prayer and work came first. Being self-sufficient mattered, and beer fitted in well. It was nourishing, kept well and was safer than much of the drinking water of the time. Later some abbey breweries grew into professional breweries with a reputation that reached far beyond the monastery walls.

The best-known names have since become part of beer history: Westmalle, Westvleteren, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort and La Trappe. But behind every brand there is an abbey of its own and its own brewing tradition.

That makes a Trappist tasting more interesting than just putting four dark Belgian beers side by side. Want to know more about beer styles and beer history? Have a look at our beer encyclopedia.

Ora et labora.
Pray and work.

The beers

The well-known Trappists

That short Latin phrase sums up traditional monastic life well. With the Trappists, beer is part of the work, but the story around it is at least as interesting.

Several abbeys produce Trappist® beer. Well-known names include:

Westmalle

The abbey near Antwerp is seen as one of the founders of the modern Belgian Trappist tradition. The Dubbel and Tripel in particular are known all over the world.

Westvleteren

Brewed at the Sint-Sixtus abbey in Westvleteren. The beers are made in small quantities and are notoriously hard to get hold of, especially Westvleteren 12.

Orval

An outsider among the Belgian Trappists. Dry, spicy and with the typical influence of Brettanomyces. Orval also keeps developing in the bottle.

Rochefort

Known for strong, dark beers such as Rochefort 8 and 10, besides the lighter Rochefort 6.

Chimay

Brewed at the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Scourmont. The range runs from the lighter Chimay Dorée to the well-known blue and red versions.

La Trappe

Brewed at the Abbey Our Lady of Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot. The Dutch Trappist and a regular on the list of many Dutch beer pubs.

There are also Trappists from France, Italy and England, among others. The list changes over the years, and not every abbey brews the same amount or the same kinds of beer.

Trappist beer at De Tijd: photos

  • a beertasting in black and white
  • An English Trappist beer
  • Our beer fridges

At De Tijd

Drinking Trappists at De Tijd

Trappists have been part of De Tijd since the early days.

In the first years of the pub the focus was strongly on Belgian classics and Trappists. The beer world has grown a lot since. IPAs, sours, stouts, gueuze and modern craft beers have found their place at the bar, but the classic Belgian beers never went away.

On our current list you'll regularly find Trappists. The range changes, so it isn't always the same beer that is cold. At the time of writing La Trappe Blond is on the list, for example, but for the current selection always have a look at the menu.

Trappist tasting in Dordrecht

Want to try several Trappists side by side? At De Tijd you can do a Trappist tasting.

You get four different Trappist beers from the bottle to taste together. The tasting is meant for sharing and currently costs €26.50 for two people.

Comparing colour, alcohol percentage and taste is part of the fun. What a good tasting shows most is how different beers can be when they all carry the same name.

One is dark and rich. Another dry and spicy. And sometimes there is one where you know after a single sip that you want another.

For standard tastings you don't need to book.

Trappist or abbey beer?

The two terms are often mixed up, but they don't mean the same thing.

An abbey beer usually refers to a beer with a historical or commercial link to an abbey. That doesn't automatically mean it is brewed by monks or may carry the official Trappist® label.

Trappist is therefore a protected designation with clear conditions. Not every beer with a monastery on the label is a Trappist.

That difference is small on a beer list, but quite big in beer history.

Frequently asked questions

Trappist beer is beer produced under the responsibility of a Trappist abbey that meets the conditions for using the name Trappist®. So Trappist is not a separate beer style.

The range changes regularly. Trappists such as La Trappe, Chimay, Westmalle, Rochefort and Orval can be part of our selection. See the current menu for what is available today.

Yes. Our Trappist tasting is four Trappist beers from the bottle, meant for sharing. The tasting currently costs €26.50 for two people.

No, you don't need to book the standard tasting. Coming with a bigger group or want to organise something special? Get in touch beforehand.

Trappist is a protected designation with specific conditions on origin and production. Abbey beer is a broader term and doesn't have to meet the same conditions.

That depends a lot on who you ask. Westvleteren 12, Westmalle Tripel, Orval, Chimay Blue and Rochefort 10 are all among the best-known names, but each has a character of its own.

Yes. La Trappe is brewed at the Abbey Our Lady of Koningshoeven in the Netherlands and carries the official Trappist® label.

Trappist beer in Dordrecht

Trappist beer belongs to the classic Belgian beer culture, but the tradition is much wider now. From Westmalle and Westvleteren to Orval, Rochefort, Chimay and the Dutch La Trappe: every abbey has its own history and character.

At De Tijd in Dordrecht you'll regularly find several Trappists in bottles. The range changes with the rest of our beer list. If you want to discover several beers side by side, you can choose our Trappist tasting, with four different Trappists to share.