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Abdij Maria Toevlucht (Our Lady of Refuge Abbey) belongs to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. The abbey was founded on 14 September 1938 when the priory of Zundert was elevated to the status of an abbey.

In 2009, careful consideration led to the decision to start a small brewery. A small brewery, because: ‘monks brew to live and do not live to brew’. Building work began in 2012. Following extensive preparations, the plans were implemented between October 2012 and October 2013. The brewery was built within the existing contours of the former buildings of the De Kievit farm. These buildings also house the workplaces. ‘Zundert Trappist’ beer was introduced on the market in December 2013.

Na ruim 125 jaar komt er een einde aan Abdij Maria Toevlucht in Zundert. In mei 2025 wordt bekend dat er te weinig jonge monniken zijn om de trappistenabdij open te houden. Op het hoogtepunt wonen er 70 tot 80 monniken, de laatste jaren nog maar zes. Op zondag 31 augustus 2025 vertrekken de laatste broeders. "Heel verdrietig", zegt woordvoerder Jan-Willem Wits. Met de sluiting van het klooster eindigt ook de productie van De Kievit, waardoor Nederland vanaf dat moment alleen La Trappe als trappistenbrouwerij overhoudt.
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7.4/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Tht 10/2025, so probaby about 2 years old. Pours a deep ruby brown body and a dense beige head with a small layer retention. Aroma's: sweetish, fruit candy, light spices. Retronasal the spices are much more noticeable, a bit drop/licorice, bay leaves. Flavour is light moderate sweet and light bitter with a touch of umami. Alcohol is a bit sharp at first. Medium bodied. Finishes with a bit spices, light bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Jan 2025 at 20:24


7.3/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Much darker than I expected- like a cross between a tripel and dubbel. A bit of sweet malt, toffee, spice, light pepper, dried fruit. Medium bodied. A nice beer but hard to think of it as a tripel.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2024 at 19:26

7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 9
Bottle 0,33ltr: Clear copper coloured brew with an fine sweet bitter taste and there are spicy and hoppy hints. Nice new Trappistbeer from an new Dutch Trappistbrewery.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2024 at 11:36

7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
Bottle 0,33ltr: Dark brown colored brew with an nicely sweet bitter taste, hints of caramel, dried fruits and spices. I think they used an hop with northwest American origin, but correct me if i'am wrong.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2024 at 11:17

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
Rating overgezet van Ratebeer, geprobeerd op 25 november 2024.
Fles gedeeld met familie. Het is een donkerbruin bier met mooie beige schuimkraag. Het heeft een aroma van banaan, gedroogd rood fruit en drop. De smaak is zoet, rozijnen en een hint dadels met salmiak en drop in de nasmaak.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Dec 2024 at 21:54

8/10
Outstanding European beer
Tried from Bottle on 26 Dec 2024 at 01:06

7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle at Fox River House, 2/6/24. New brewery! Brewery # 2266, Belgium # 91. Deep red with floaties. Medium white head, average retention. Aroma of dates, brown sugar, yeast. Taste is yeast, spice, raisin, plum, caramel, apple. Thin for style. Some bubblegum as it warms.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Dec 2024 at 22:03

7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
330ml bottle from Mount St Bernard Brewery Shop in Coalville - mucky amber body, scuzzy white top. Grainy taste, hoppy grassiness, fresh and just shy of being bitter. Really nice refectory beer.
Tried from Bottle on 14 Dec 2024 at 18:33

8/10
Tastes very Dutch.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Dec 2024 at 18:57