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At Westmalle we love tradition, but we are not afraid of innovation either. The new glass for Westmalle Extra is a great example of this combination. In this blog post, we take you on the journey we took to create this special glass.

Tradition and hospitality come together in the abbey shop. Discover authentic products there that reflect the abbey’s values.

In the culinary world, there are few combinations as tempting as that of chocolate and beer. In this recipe, we combine a classic dessert, chocolate mousse, with our Westmalle Dubbel. Aprons on, off to the kitchen!

Understand your beer label, learn about the shelf life of Trappist beer and continue to enjoy your old bottles.

The monks at Westmalle live by the Rule of St Benedict. They must work because the Rule stipulates that the abbey must support itself financially. Additionally, prayer alone is not enough to bring you closer to God. Meaningful labour is equally important for spiritual growth.

The monastic life is undoubtedly the most well-ordered in the world. It is an existence of prayer and work, of introspection and commitment to the community. Every day, the monks meet at the same times to pray, in services known as ‘tides’. The Eucharist and meals are also at fixed times. All other activity at the abbey is scheduled between these events. Let’s take a look at what a typical day at the abbey is like.