Westvleteren: a rare beer to be earned
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While Orval is a legend to be shared, Westvleteren is a secret that must be earned! Often crowned ‘the world’s best beer’, it is as rare as a hidden treasure.
At Saint Sixtus Abbey, time does not move at the market’s pace, but to that of the Rule of Saint Benedict. Here, there are no flashy labels on the bottle; only the cork reveals the colour of the experience that awaits you…
Brewing to live, not to sell
The story begins in 1831, when monks settled in the woods of Vleteren. Very soon, the brewery was established, not to conquer the world, but to provide for the community’s needs. “We are not brewers, we are monks,” they like to remind us. A philosophy that explains why production remains deliberately limited, as they produce only what is necessary for the life of the monastery. It is this scarcity, combined with unchanging expertise, that has forged its legend. No marketing, no social media, just word of mouth from connoisseurs with a passion for perfection.
The magic words: ‘Trappist Platter’
Westvleteren plays the discretion card right to the very end… Did you know that to secure a case at the abbey, it can sometimes take weeks of patience and a registered number plate?
But we’re offering you an exclusive shortcut. The password to gain access? “Trappist Platter”.
It’s the only way to enjoy it here! Whenever you order a Trappist Platter, you have the privilege of pairing your cheeses with this exceptional beer. By enjoying it at the Ultieme Hallucinatie, you simply bypass the longest queue in Belgium!
And just like its cousin from Orval, Westvleteren is a charity beer. Every sip supports the abbey’s charitable works and the upkeep of this place of tranquillity.
Now that you know the secret, all you have to do is say the magic word on your next visit!
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