Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle
Microbrewery
in
Westmalle,
Antwerp,
Belgium 🇧🇪
Associated Venue: Brouwerij Trappisten Westmalle
Established in 1836
Contact
Antwerpsesteenweg 496, Westmalle, 2390, Belgium
Description
The Westmalle brewery is closed to visitors. It is situated within the abbey walls where a quiet, peaceful atmosphere is essential to the secluded life of the monks. Our website provides information about and images of our brewery.
Café Trappisten, opposite the abbey, shows a video of the brewery free of charge, in three languages: Dutch, French and English. Please make a reservation by calling +32(0)3 312 05 02 or email info@trappisten.be. The café also regularly hosts events linked to the abbey.
Café Trappisten, opposite the abbey, shows a video of the brewery free of charge, in three languages: Dutch, French and English. Please make a reservation by calling +32(0)3 312 05 02 or email info@trappisten.be. The café also regularly hosts events linked to the abbey.
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
Hazy, bright yellow color with a medium tall white head; aroma of grain, jam; somewhat creamy palate; balanced flavor with along, light bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
from
Total Wine & More - San Antonio ( Del Norte)
on 30 Oct 2025
at 01:48
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home from Brussels, 25th September 2025. Bling in colour, yeasty, floral and citrus notes on the nose and pleasant taste, yeast and citrus, bittersweet
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Sep 2025
at 10:56
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at the Brugge Beer Festival 2025, Brugge, Belgium. A golden/yellow coloured pour with a medium white head on top. Sweetish, yeasty, bready, banana taste/aroma. A pleasant enough Belgian which doesn't compare to the excellent Triple.
Tried
from Draft
on 18 Sep 2025
at 08:42
8/10
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Sep 2025
at 15:26
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Bottle at home picked up from HOTM. A mostly clear gold yellow straw coloured pour with a big rocky white head. Aroma is straw, lemon twist, floral lemon notes, belgo yeast, apple and lime . Flavour is composed of light chalky, lime, light spicy Belgian phenols, super crisp and crisp, little rusty penny. Little alcohol bite. Palate is light and super crisp, highish spritzy carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Aug 2025
at 21:33
8/10
Finally found it!! Draft only
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Aug 2025
at 16:47
8.1/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle, 2023 vintage. Spicy Belgian yeast aroma with notes of bread, grainy malt, citrus and grassy hops. Pours cloudy golden colored with a finger of white head that has decent retention and good lacing. Starts with bready malt, grainy malt and citrus flavors. Finishes dry, but crisp and refreshing with spicy Belgian yeast and grassy hop flavors. Excellent patersbeir.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Coaltrain Wine and Liquor
on 25 Aug 2025
at 00:41
8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
Bottle, 2024 vintage. Candi sugar aroma with notes of spicy Belgian yeast, bready malt, clove, banana, grassy and floral hops. Pours cloudy golden colored with a large white head that has excellent retention and lacing. Starts with bready malt, clove, Candi sugar and grassy hop flavors. Finishes smooth and dry with banana, floral hops and spicy Belgian yeast flavors. Another excellent tripel.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Bubbles Liquor World
on 10 Aug 2025
at 23:25
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Tap at Lambiczoon, Milan, 9th July 2025. Nice Belgian beer, can’t believe I have not had it before
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Aug 2025
at 20:15
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Aug 2025
at 15:06