Westmalle Trappist Extra

Westmalle Trappist Extra.

Often referred to as the mother of all Tripels, Westmalle recently launched their Extra.

It is certainly not a new beer. This beer was already available from the brothers of Westmalle themselves, marked with a light brown label at the time.

It is also this beer that the monks of Westmalle traditionally drink during their meals.

Now freely available commercially with a light blue label.

It is a blond beer with a low alcohol content of only 4.8% ABV.

Remarkable is the fruity, light banana ester, which is also recognizable in a Westmalle Tripel.