Extra 330ml

This is one of Westmalle Abbey’s oldest beers. In 1836, the monks started brewing a light, tasty beer for their own consumption. It was from this tradition that Westmalle Extra was born. Yet it was only recently that it went on sale to the public, offering Westmalle’s lowest alcohol content drink for all to enjoy. Ideally served at 6°-10°C.

Food Pairings

Should be enjoyed with a range of delicious freshwater fish dishes such as trout and pike.

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The history of Westmalle Abbey begins in the 1790s when a group of Cistercians, fleeing the French Revolution, founded a priory in an area which had seen centuries of devastation due to the bubonic plague and the 80 years war. With this establishment came farmland on which they produced many traditional products but it wasn’t until 1836 that the first beer was brewed. Initially the sale was only brewed for the needs of the community but in 1856 brothers began to sell the beer from the gates of the abbey. As demand increased so the Brewery underwent two expansions, in 1865 and 1897. With the Second World War came a time of devastation yet despite the difficulties which followed Westmalle was able to commercialise their beers to a degree which allowed them to spend generously on community outreach efforts both home and as far abroad as the Congo.

Delivery information

We deliver exclusively within Great Britain and Northern Ireland. All postage £7.00 (inc. VAT), delivered within 3 to 4 working days. Local pickup possible in London please contact us directly for details. To postcodes surrounding Battersea, delivery is free.

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Following the environmental example of the monks, our packaging is biodegradable or recyclable as much as possible, and we are committed to work to improve this.