Trappist beer has been regarded as the best beer in the world for centuries. And one would think if I had been making beer since 1098 that I would be pretty good at it too. It’s produced by seven of the 171 Trappist monasteries who have to fund their livelihood, so they chose to start a micro brewery. It’s a working man’s dream and apparently their reality.
The seven breweries that can use the Trappist logo (six Belgium and one from the Netherlands) are:
- Bieres de Chimay
- Brasserie d’Orval
- Brasserie de Rochefort
- Brouwerij Westmalle
- Westvleteren
- Brouwerij de Achelese Kluis
- Brouwerij De Koningshoeven
However, as the beer is made in small quantities it is already sold out for the year. So you won’t be able to call the “beer phone” – and yes they do call it the “beer phone” – for more of the delicious amber treat. You’ll have to pick it up off ebay. Expect to pay around $20-25 for a six pack plus shipping from the old world and make sure they have the official logo. It costs a bit more than the swill I drink, but at least you’ll be able to taste the best in the world and of course let everyone know what a connoisseur you are.
6 responses so far ↓
1 Eric Trimmer // Aug 7, 2007 at 4:44 pm
What’s your source for this news?
2 Craig // Aug 7, 2007 at 6:53 pm
I heard about one of the Trappist locations being sold out for the 2007 season on the food network. Not the most reliable source, but a tasty one.
3 Guanxi // Aug 8, 2007 at 12:27 pm
there is only an ssue withWest-Vleteren. All the other ones are readily availabe in most Belgian pubs. Average price is 2,5 €. Please do not invade us, we like to keep this for ourselves!
4 The Death of Our First Tagline // Aug 27, 2007 at 6:56 pm
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5 Nico Brenkman // Dec 12, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I’m living in South Africa and I would like to get hold of a six pack of the worlds best beer Trappist. Where do I look for it, and how can I order. Please anyone I need you help.
6 Craig // Jan 6, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Nico,
Best way to get a hold of a case is to go on eBay. Since the beer is made in limited quantities and they don’t ship you have to buy it off some lucky guy that has a case. Enjoy, you’re going to love it.
Craig
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