I am Westmalle Dubbel — the original Trappist Dubbel, brewed from a legacy that began in 1836 with the monks’ now-legendary “liquid sandwiches.”
Back then, Prior Alexius had a bold idea: to nourish his fellow monks each morning with a hearty breakfast... and two glasses of his dark, comforting brew. It wasn’t long before those glasses became a daily ritual — and eventually, a craft perfected. After decades of refinement, I was born in 1926, carrying forward the monastery’s devotion to balance, depth, and quiet strength.
I pour a deep ruby-brown beneath a creamy, lacing head. My aroma carries warm notes of caramel, dark malt, and ripe banana. On the palate, I’m soft and full-bodied, layered with fruity esters, subtle spice, and a gently bitter, dry finish that lingers with grace. The name "Dubbel" reflects my roots — double the ingredients of the monks’ original table beer, and double the satisfaction.
Still brewed within abbey walls and bearing the Authentic Trappist Product seal, I remain a benchmark for Belgian Dubbels — rich, complex, and made to be savored.
• U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold Medal 2018
• World Beer Championship - Gold Medal 2014
• Tasting by Beverage Testing Institute - 98 Points
• The Beer Connoisseur - 97 Points
• Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine - 91 Points
• "1,001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die" Book by Adrian Tierney Jones - #104
As one of the 11 Trappist breweries that uses the Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) logo, it is no surprise that Westmalle’s history started with monks. In 1794, 10 French monks decided to construct an abbey between Antwerp and Turnhout, but before they could flourish there, the French Revolution hit. The monks had to flee but eventually came back in 1802. Later in 1836, Abbot Martinus Dom started building a small brewery which didn’t actually brew for outsiders till 1856, when the monks started to sell their beers at the gates. In 1930, Westmalle created the first Belgian tripel, which solidified its stellar reputation. From then on, Westmalle’s beers became so popular due to their complex flavours and continue to be loved to this day!
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