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Westmalle Extra, described as "light in alcohol and somewhat sweet", also called "gersten extra" or "patersbier", is the table beer still consumed by monks with their meals, as a fundamental part of their diet and with the limitation of one a day
The Westmalle Extra has never been sold commercially to the general public although it has been sold, to private customers, in limited quantities, at times when there was more stock than the monks could consume because its brewing is limited to twice a year.
[BOTTLE 33 CL]
The WESTMALLE EXTRA, unknown among Trappist beer lovers, has a long tradition dating back to the origins of its brewery.
The WESTMALLE EXTRA, unknown among Trappist beer lovers, has a long tradition dating back to the origins of its brewery
The Trappist monks arrived in Westmalle in 1794 and it was not until August 1836 that they set up a small brewery and it is, on 10 December that year, that their first beer was served during the monks' lunch.
It is clear that this beer was only for own consumption since, until 1856 was not born the Westmalle Dubbel, which is the one that began to sell then at the door of the abbey and, in 1861, to the locals in the area.
WESTMALLE EXTRA, golden yellow in colour, is still a light, refreshing beer, low in alcohol (4.8%) and noted for its great aroma and fruity flavour, typical of Westmalle beers. As a live beer, it ferments again in the bottle and its storage must be in an upright position