Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne

Lager (6 Beers)

Wheat Beer (7 Beers)

Pale Ale (11 Beers)

India Pale Ale (7 Beers)

Amber & Red Ales (3 Beers)

Dark Ale (5 Beers)

Porter & Stout (5 Beers)

Trappist Ale (10 Beers)

What’s in a name? Ever wondered what Trappist means? The Trappist monks are derived from an ancient order known as Benedictine monks. They adhere to strict religious beliefs that revolve around prayer and manual labour. Traditionally these monasteries have supported themselves and in doing so have had to brew their own beer. As of 2015 there are 11 monasteries that have continued this tradition. They sell their beer to support the monastery and the local community. In order to be deemed an authentic Trappist brewery strict guidelines must be adhered. These include: 1. The beer must be brewed within the walls of a Trappist monastery, either by the monks themselves or under their supervision. 2. The brewery must be of secondary importance within the monastery and it should witness to the business practices proper to a monastic way of life 3. The brewery is not intended to be a profit-making venture. The income covers the living expenses of the monks and the maintenance of the buildings and grounds. Whatever remains is donated to charity for social work and to help persons in need.

Lambic & Sour Ale (24 Beers)

Ginger Beer (0 Beer)

Cider (4 Beers)