Is Leffe a Trappist Beer?

Spencer Trappist Ale
*While Leffe can't stand up to Trappist ales, there are a few non-monk brews we highly recommend, namely St. Bernardus, Tripel Karmaliet, Allagash Tripel, and Ommegang.

What kind of beer is Trappist beer?

Trappist beers are ales brewed by Trappist monks, a monastic Roman Catholic order that originated in La Trappe, France in the 17th century as an offshoot of the strict Cistercian order.

Is Duvel a Trappist beer?

Finally, there is Duvel (8.5%) – not a Trappist ale a Belgian classic all the same. Described by Oxford Companion to Beer as “the progenitor of a beer style widely known as Belgian strong golden ale”, it gained its moniker (Flemish for “real devil”) because of its dangerous drinkability.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.