Westmalle is one of the eight monasteries that not only produces Trappist beer but is also among the founders of the 11 Trappist beer-producing monasteries in the world. Trappist beers are highly valued for their unique flavors, their antiquity and originality, as well as their secretive and mysterious production processes. Of course, most of these beers come from Belgium and its surroundings, so they generally have a high alcohol content with rich flavors. Traditionally, there are four types; Single, Dubbel, Tripel, and Quadrupel. I personally prefer the darker ones, Dubbel and Quadrupel.
This time, I've come across Westmalle's Dubbel. While it's not as high in alcohol as the Quadrupel, it's still stronger than a standard beer. These types of Belgian beers should not be drunk very cold, they are best enjoyed at temperatures of about 10-15°C (50-59°F). Indeed, if your beer is cold, you'll see that its taste begins to improve as it warms up a bit.
Additionally, most of these beers are carbonated in the bottle, so there is usually a bit of yeast sediment at the bottom. This sediment is nothing to worry about – it doesn't mean the beer is spoiled. If you find it somewhere, give it a try.
Alc (ABV): 7.0%
Score: 9/10
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