The Hop Addition

Episode 123 - Tonight we become monks! - Monastic Ales (BJCP Section 26)


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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 Quad!

Huge thanks to our sponsor The Malt Miller, your go-to for everything homebrew. Don’t miss their upcoming Love and Beer Festival on October 17th — homebrew bar, brewery collabs, food, bottleshares, and more. Grab your tickets at TheMaltMiller.co.uk, and come meet us for a pint!

💬 Got a favourite Trappist or Monastic ale? Join the conversation on our socials — we love hearing what’s in your glass.

👉 Next up: we welcome back Maverick Brewing Co. for a special drink-along episode (use code THEHOPADDITION15 for a curated beer pack at maverickbrewingco.com).

So pour yourself something Belgian and join us on a spiritual journey through malt, yeast, and devotion.

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