{"product_id":"val-dieu-grand-cru-11-2-oz-whiskey8-f35-p560","title":"Val-Dieu Grand Cru 11.2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelgian Dark Strong Abbey Quadrupel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewed by: Val-Dieu Abbey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCountry: Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyle: Quadrupel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABV: 10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRatebeer.com rating: 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVal Dieu Grand Cru (ABV 10.5%), from the \u003cbr\u003eBrewery of Val-Dieu Abbey, is a dark, rich, and powerful Quadrupel ale. Nearly black in color with a creamy brown foam, its aroma is complex, with notes of molasses, dark fruit, and toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade with strongly roasted malt, its flavor profile includes chocolate, port wine, and spice, with medium bitterness and a slightly dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinner of the silver medal in the Brussels Beer Challenge 2016. Ratebeer.com rating: 97 (out of 100).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVal-Dieu Abbey (Abbaye du Val-Dieu): Aubel, Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVal-Dieu Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in Belgium, founded in 1216 in what was then an isolated valley with a stream for agricultural and brewing activities. They called their settlement \u003ci\u003eVallis Dei\u003c\/i\u003e (French: \u003ci\u003eVal-Dieu\u003c\/i\u003e; English: Valley of God).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike many such ancient monasteries, Val-Dieu suffered recurring damage and destruction during wars and invasions; the church was destroyed and rebuilt four times, the last during the French Revolution. In 1844 the remaining buildings were resettled by the last living monk of Val-Dieu from the time before the Revolution, together with four monks from Bornem Abbey. In 2001 the last three Cistercian monks left.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince 2002 a small lay community (the “Christian Community of Val-Dieu”) has lived at the abbey, under the leadership of rector Jean-Pierre Schenkelaars, overseen by the regional ecclesiastical authorities, in association with the Cistercian Order. The new project was founded on the conviction of St. Bernard: “In life we must seek peace: Peace with our God, peace with our neighbor, peace with ourselves.” The project is open to all Christians: couples as well as single people, the religious and the laity, people who, as a permanent commitment or for a limited time, wish to live and to deepen their faith with the support and sincerity of a Christian community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBrasserie de l’Abbaye du Val-Dieu\u003c\/i\u003e (Brewery of Val-Dieu Abbey) was established in the abbey farm as the only non-Trappist brewing abbey in Belgium, brewing a recognized abbey beer in the tradition of the former Val-Dieu monks. In addition, a shop, a restaurant, and tours of the buildings and vast grounds help to support the community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Option1","offer_id":51259565048093,"sku":null,"price":2.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2797\/6477\/files\/img_015038_0fc36685-a91c-489b-a225-2677bf5d391c.jpg?v=1778171033","url":"https:\/\/purewinestore.com\/products\/val-dieu-grand-cru-11-2-oz-whiskey8-f35-p560","provider":"purewinestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}