Three Traps

We have quite the special brew to talk about today.  Three Trappist breweries ( La Trappe, Tynt Meadow, and Zundert ) have banded together on a new beer: Three Rules of Authentic Trappist. 

“The Three Rules of Authentic Trappist is a full-bodied, perfectly balanced Dubbel. The beer is characterised by a full, layered taste of sweet caramel, toasted malt, and a hint of peat, combined with subtle spicy and hoppy notes. This leads to an unparalleled taste experience with every sip.”

Part of the proceeds of the new beer will benefit Trees for All.

Trapp’ed in England


The ranks of Trappist certifed breweries has expanded. And Mount Saint Bernard and the monks living and working in Leicestershire have become the first in the UK added to the tally that stretches from it’s Belgian base to Italy and the US as well.

The first beer from the 12th in line is called Tynt Meadow and is named after the meadow where the monks set down roots starting in 1835.

I would hazard a bet that a future brew is named St. Lutgard’s Day, that is the day that this brewery chose to brew their first batch. Lutgard was known for surviving on bread and beer during fasts.