Episode 123 - Tonight we become monks! - Monastic Ales (BJCP Section 26)
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re donning the robes and diving deep into the sacred world of Monastic Ales — the legendary Belgian beers inspired by centuries of Trappist tradition.
Join us as we explore BJCP Section 26, tasting our way through all four styles:
🍺 Westmalle Extra (Belgian Blonde)
🍺 St Bernardus Pater 6 (Dubbel)
🍺 Abbaye De Rochefort Triple Extra (Tripel)
🍺 Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel (Quad)
We’ll break down what makes a beer Monastic versus Trappist, share a bit of brewing history, and (hopefully) keep our pronunciation straight by the time we reach that final…
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