“There is no beer in heaven so we drink it here” is a famous Trappist saying. Today you have the rare chance to sample a vast range of Trappist beers all in association with Slow Food London.
For the tasting there will be 12 different beers selected from six Trappist breweries in the Low Countries. Every brand is brewed adhering to the practices of second fermentation and bottling that make them so exceptional.
Several of the beers are rarely available in Britain and nine were rated in 2000 by beer guru, Michael Jackson, as being among the 500 greatest beers in the world. The other three are so recent he hasn’t yet had a chance to appreciate them! All beers splendidly demonstrate the centuries-old glories of monastic brewing.
Beer experts throughout the world unanimously acclaim the Trappist beers of Westvleteren as the greatest. But the abbott refuses to increase production to meet massive global demand, producing primarily for the monastic community and selling only a small excess. Luckily Bill Green of Slow Food London has a monastic contact so he is in the privileged position of offering a tasting of the trinity of these adulated beers.
As well as Westvleteren, other superlative authentic Trappist monastic brews will be on offer. Complementing the beers will be a selection of artisan cheeses from La Fromagerie, famous London supplier and craftman’s breads freshly baked on the day.
When: Monday 24 May
Time: 19:00
Venue: Restaurant @ The Casino at the Empire
5-6 Leicester Square WC2H 7NA
Cost - £12 members/ £18 non-members. Members only booking at present, so join Slow Food now!
