{"product_id":"val-dieu-triple-abbey-ale-11-2-oz-spirits8-f11-p850","title":"Val-Dieu Triple Abbey Ale 11.2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelgian Golden Strong Abbey Tripel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewed by: Val-Dieu Abbey \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCountry: Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyle: Abbey Tripel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABV: 9%\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRatebeer.com rating: 87 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVal Dieu Triple Ale (ABV 9%) is an Abbey triple pale ale, hazy golden-yellow in color, with a creamy white head. It boasts the scent of sweet grains, apple and honey; hints of pepper brighten the earthy flavors of yeast, honey and pale malt. The relatively high alcohol content is balanced with a perfect combination of light, hoppy bitterness and sweetness. \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":51255076978973,"sku":null,"price":2.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2797\/6477\/files\/img_010215_1d74044a-aee8-4b7a-996e-73d6aec83d5d.jpg?v=1778093397","url":"https:\/\/purewinestore.com\/products\/val-dieu-triple-abbey-ale-11-2-oz-spirits8-f11-p850","provider":"purewinestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}