La Trappe - Isid'or Trappist

La Trappe brewery (O.L.V. Koningshoeven Abbey) is very special. It is one of seven breweries in the world still making Trappist beers. A beer can only be called a ‘Trappist beer’ if it is brewed at a Trappist monastery under the supervision and responsibility of the monks. For more information have a look at trappist.be. La Trappe brewery give some of their profits to monasteries in Indonesia and Uganda.

This particular beer is not the 'Real Trappist' but as far as I can tell the Isid'or is still brewed in the monastery.

The brewery (O.L.V. Koningshoeven Abbey) is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I have been to The Netherlands and it is definitely a interesting place.

La Trappe Isid’or is a 7.5% Amber Ale so it is strong but doesn't taste it.

 

This beer is amazing. It has both great colour and flavour. It is malty with hints of caramel. This beer has made me want to try all of the beers from this brewery and possibly try and track down and try all of the 'Trappist beers' in the world. Mostly because it would be pretty cool to say I have tried every beer in the world that is of a particular style.

I would drink this beer anytime as it's flavourful, light and very easy to drink. It's right up at the top of my list of favourite beers.

La Trappe web site.