1998 has seen the reintroduction of the authentic Trappist (Cistercian) beer in Achel, brewed by home brewery of De Achelse Kruis.

Location

Hamont – Achel – Limburg

Beers

Trappist Achel Blond, Trappist Achel Bruin, Trappist Bruin Extra

Visiting arrangements

The brewery is not open to visitors but from the cafeteria you can see the brew kettles (also known as "coppers") and can catch an occasional glimpse of one of the fathers at work.

website

www.achelsekluis.org

e-mail

brouwerij@achelsekluis.org

Telephone number / Contact

Broeder Jules; Tel : (0032) 011/66 67 15

Address

De Kluis 1, 3930 Hamont-Achel

Café/restaurant

cafeteria on site offering Trappist ice-cream, among other things

Beer on sale in the brewery

Yes

Additional information

The brewery is linked to the St.Benedictus Abbey.