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'''De Koningshoeven Brewery (Brouwerij de Koningshoeven)''' is a ] ] ] founded in 1884 within the walls of the abbey ''Onze Lieve Vrouw van Koningshoeven'' in ] (near ]). '''De Koningshoeven Brewery (Brouwerij de Koningshoeven)''' is a Dutch ] founded in 1884 within the walls of ] in ] (near ]).


==History== == History ==
{{More citations needed section|date=February 2011}}
The abbey opened a brewery inside the monastery in 1884 in order to finance the monastery and contribute to charitable causes. Despite this goal, the brewery was run as a commercial enterprise. The abbey owned several bars in the area and produced lager under its own ''Trappist'' brand as well as several ]s. In 1969, the abbey licenced the brewing operations to ''Artois'' (now ]). In 1980 the deal with Artois ended, and the monks went back to brewing themselves, this time a top ] beer which had been made in limited quantities since the 1950's only. Over time the brewery introduced more varieties, first with the ''Dubbel'' and ''Tripel'' in 1987, then in 1992 they introduced their ''Blond''. Between 1993 and 2000, the brewery also marketed a variety called ''Enkel''. The brewery also produces the world's only Trappist witbier. The brewery also used to produce the ] beer. In 1884, the abbey opened a brewery inside the monastery in order to finance the monastery and contribute to charitable causes. Despite this goal, the brewery was run as a commercial enterprise. The abbey owned several bars in the area and produced lager under its own "Trappist" brand as well as contract brewing for several ]s. In 1969, the abbey licensed the brewing operations to the Artois Brewery (now ]). In 1980 the deal with Artois ended, and the monks went back to brewing themselves, this time a ] beer which had only been made in limited quantities since the 1950s. Over time the brewery introduced more varieties, first with ''Dubbel'' and ''Tripel'' in 1987, then in 1992 they introduced ''Blond''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Oxford Companion to Beer Definition of Koningshoeven Brewery |url=http://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/ChTnQVzq6a/ |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=Craft Beer & Brewing |language=en}}</ref> Between 1993 and 2000, the brewery also marketed a brand called ''Enkel''. The brewery also produces the world's only Trappist ]. The brewery also used to produce the ] beer.


The brewery started exporting in 1985, and in 1989 the brewery was modernised. The brewery started exporting in 1985, and in 1989 the brewery was modernised.<ref name=":0" />


From 1980 until 1999, the brewery was largely run by the monks. Due to the difficulty of the aging monks continuing to operate the brewery, a ] was set up as a subsidiary of the large commercial brewer, Bavaria. In 1999 the new company began to take over day to day operations, renting the buildings and equipment from the abbey. From 1980 until 1999, the brewery was largely run by the monks. Due to the difficulty of the ageing monks continuing to operate the brewery, a ] was set up as a subsidiary of the large commercial brewer, ]. In 1999 the new company began to take over day-to-day operations, renting the buildings and equipment from the abbey.


As a result of this agreement, a dispute arose with the ''International Trappist Association'', the body that governs the labelling of goods as Trappist. They claimed that this new method of operation was against the regulations that permitted the beer to display the ''Authentic Trappist Product'' logo. Whilst the beer continued to be brewed within the abbey walls, the arrangement with Bavaria was felt to be too commercialised. As a result, the brewery withdrew their use of the logo on 1 December 1999. However, the brewery continued to label the beer as ''Trappistenbier''. As a result of this agreement, a dispute arose with the '']'', the body that governs the labelling of goods as Trappist. They claimed that this new method of operation was against the regulations that permitted the beer to display the ''Authentic Trappist Product'' logo. Whilst the beer continued to be brewed within the abbey walls, the arrangement with Bavaria was felt to be too commercialised. As a result, the brewery withdrew their use of the logo on 1 December 1999. However, the brewery continued to label the beer as ''Trappistenbier''.


After a lengthy study by all parties, and a review of the agreement between the abbey and brewery, the beers were granted the right to display the logo again as of September 9, 2005. As part of this settlement, the monks have taken a more active control of the brewery day to day operations, working several hours each day.<ref> Roger Protz, ''La Trappe back in the fold'', Jan 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2008.</ref> After a lengthy study by all parties, and a review of the agreement between the abbey and brewery, the beers were granted the right to display the logo again as of September 9, 2005. As part of this settlement, the monks have taken a more active control of the brewery day-to-day operations, working several hours each day.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118030132/http://www.beer-pages.com/protz/features/la-trappe.htm |date=2011-11-18 }} Roger Protz, ''La Trappe back in the fold'', Jan 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2008.</ref>


==Beers== == The brewery ==
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⚫ Of the twelve trappist breweries, this brewery is currently operated by ''De Koningshoeven NV'', a subsidiary of the Bavaria Brewery, but the buildings and equipment are owned by the abbey. The monks of the abbey are the ultimate authority on the brewing process. However, the secular company runs the business operations. The abbey also houses a bar and shop/museum, the latter of which is staffed by a monk.


⚫ At times, the brewery has allowed its spare capacity to be used for brewing of other beers. Wieckse Witte and ] have at one stage been brewed in the abbey.
⚫ The ]s and the brewery are usually marketed under the name ''La Trappe''. However, in some markets, such as the ], the ''Koningshoeven'' name is used. It is the only producer of ] outside of Belgium, and produces four regular and two seasonal beers:


⚫ As with all other Trappist breweries, the brewery exists in order to finance the monastery, not for profit or any other commercial reason.
⚫ * ''La Trappe Blond'' (6.5% ])
⚫ * ''La Trappe Dubbel'' (7% ABV)
⚫ * ''La Trappe Tripel'' (8% ABV)
⚫ * ''La Trappe Quadrupel'' (10% ABV) <ref>Some brewers and beer writers within the United States use 'Quadrupel' or 'Quad' to refer to high alcohol beers reminiscent of some ], abbey, or Belgian-style beers.</ref>
⚫ * ''La Trappe Witte Trappist'' (5.5% ABV)
⚫ * ''La Trappe Bockbier'' (7% ABV) (Seasonal)


⚫ Originally the brewery was called ''De Schaapskooi'', and this name is still used casually especially around the region.
The ''Blond'' and the ''Enkel'' are the monks' table beer, but on certain holidays they may drink any of the varieties.

== Beers ==
]
⚫ The ]s and the brewery are usually marketed under the name ''La Trappe''. However, in some markets, such as the United States, the ''Koningshoeven'' name was used until 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beerpulse.com/2010/06/koningshoeven-switches-to-la-trappe-in-north-america/|title=Koningshoeven switches to La Trappe in North America|date=June 21, 2010}}</ref> It is one of five producers of ] outside Belgium, and produces four regular and two ]s:

⚫ * ''La Trappe ]'' (6.5% ])
⚫ * ''La Trappe ]'' (7% ABV)
⚫ * ''{{ill|La Trappe Isid'or|nl}}'' (7.5% ABV)
* ''La Trappe ]'' (8% ABV)<ref>{{Cite web |title=La Trappe Tripel |url=https://swinkelsfamilybrewers.com/en/our-range/alcoholic-beers/la-trappe/la-trappe-tripel |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=Swinkels Family Brewers }}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
⚫ * ''La Trappe ]'' (10% ABV) <ref>Some brewers and beer writers within the United States use 'Quadrupel' or 'Quad' to refer to high alcohol beers reminiscent of some ], abbey, or Belgian-style beers.</ref>
* ''La Trappe ] Oak Aged'' (10% ABV)
⚫ * ''La Trappe ]'' (5.5% ABV)
⚫ * ''La Trappe ]bier'' (7% ABV) (Seasonal)
* ''La Trappe PUUR'' (4.7% ABV) (])
* ''La Trappe Nilis'' (0.0% ABV) (alcohol free)


Apart from the La Trappe brand, the brewery produces ''Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale'' mainly for export. Apart from the La Trappe brand, the brewery produces ''Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale'' mainly for export.
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The water for the beer is drawn from five 200-metre deep wells on the abbey grounds, and all beers except the ''Blond'' are ]. The ] remaining after the wort is filtered from the mash is used to feed the abbey's own herd of cows. The water for the beer is drawn from five 200-metre deep wells on the abbey grounds, and all beers except the ''Blond'' are ]. The ] remaining after the wort is filtered from the mash is used to feed the abbey's own herd of cows.


Originally there was an ''Enkel'' which was the ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whitebeertravels.co.uk/schaapskooi.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100305072032/http://www.whitebeertravels.co.uk/schaapskooi.html|url-status=dead|title=White Beer Travels|archivedate=March 5, 2010}}</ref> but it was replaced by Blond in the range.
==The brewery==
⚫ Of the seven trappist breweries, Koningshoeven is the most commercialised. The brewery is currently operated by ''De Koningshoeven NV'', a subsidiary of the ], but the buildings and equipment are owned by the abbey. The monks of the abbey are the ultimate authority on the brewing process. However, the secular company runs the business operations. The abbey also houses a bar and shop/museum, the latter of which is staffed by a monk.


⚫ == References ==
⚫ At times, the brewery has allowed its spare capacity to be used for brewing of other beers. Wieckse Witte and ] have at one stage been brewed in the abbey.
⚫ {{reflist}}


⚫ ;Bibliography
⚫ As with all other Trappist breweries, the brewery only exists in order to finance the monastery, not for profit or any other commercial reason.


⚫ * Stan Hieronymus, ''Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales'', Brewers Publications (4 Nov 2005), {{ISBN|0-937381-87-X}}
⚫ Originally the brewery was called ''De Schaapskooi'', and this name is still used casually especially around the region.


==See also== == External links ==
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===Notes===
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⚫ ===Bibliography===
⚫ *Tim Webb and Stan Hieronymus, ''Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales'', Brewers Publications (4 Nov 2005), ISBN 093738187X
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Dutch Trappist brewery
Brouwerij de Koningshoeven
IndustryAlcoholic beverage
Founded1884
HeadquartersBerkel-Enschot, Netherlands
ProductsBeer
Production output145,000 hL

De Koningshoeven Brewery (Brouwerij de Koningshoeven) is a Dutch Trappist brewery founded in 1884 within the walls of Koningshoeven Abbey in Berkel-Enschot (near Tilburg).

History

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In 1884, the abbey opened a brewery inside the monastery in order to finance the monastery and contribute to charitable causes. Despite this goal, the brewery was run as a commercial enterprise. The abbey owned several bars in the area and produced lager under its own "Trappist" brand as well as contract brewing for several private labels. In 1969, the abbey licensed the brewing operations to the Artois Brewery (now InBev). In 1980 the deal with Artois ended, and the monks went back to brewing themselves, this time a top fermented beer which had only been made in limited quantities since the 1950s. Over time the brewery introduced more varieties, first with Dubbel and Tripel in 1987, then in 1992 they introduced Blond. Between 1993 and 2000, the brewery also marketed a brand called Enkel. The brewery also produces the world's only Trappist witbier. The brewery also used to produce the Jopen beer.

The brewery started exporting in 1985, and in 1989 the brewery was modernised.

From 1980 until 1999, the brewery was largely run by the monks. Due to the difficulty of the ageing monks continuing to operate the brewery, a limited liability company was set up as a subsidiary of the large commercial brewer, Bavaria. In 1999 the new company began to take over day-to-day operations, renting the buildings and equipment from the abbey.

As a result of this agreement, a dispute arose with the International Trappist Association, the body that governs the labelling of goods as Trappist. They claimed that this new method of operation was against the regulations that permitted the beer to display the Authentic Trappist Product logo. Whilst the beer continued to be brewed within the abbey walls, the arrangement with Bavaria was felt to be too commercialised. As a result, the brewery withdrew their use of the logo on 1 December 1999. However, the brewery continued to label the beer as Trappistenbier.

After a lengthy study by all parties, and a review of the agreement between the abbey and brewery, the beers were granted the right to display the logo again as of September 9, 2005. As part of this settlement, the monks have taken a more active control of the brewery day-to-day operations, working several hours each day.

The brewery

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Entrance to the brewery site within the abbey

Of the twelve trappist breweries, this brewery is currently operated by De Koningshoeven NV, a subsidiary of the Bavaria Brewery, but the buildings and equipment are owned by the abbey. The monks of the abbey are the ultimate authority on the brewing process. However, the secular company runs the business operations. The abbey also houses a bar and shop/museum, the latter of which is staffed by a monk.

At times, the brewery has allowed its spare capacity to be used for brewing of other beers. Wieckse Witte and Chimay have at one stage been brewed in the abbey.

As with all other Trappist breweries, the brewery exists in order to finance the monastery, not for profit or any other commercial reason.

Originally the brewery was called De Schaapskooi, and this name is still used casually especially around the region.

Beers

Five of the La Trappe beers: Blond, Dubbel, Witte Trapist, Tripel, Quadrupel

The beers and the brewery are usually marketed under the name La Trappe. However, in some markets, such as the United States, the Koningshoeven name was used until 2010. It is one of five producers of Trappist beer outside Belgium, and produces four regular and two seasonal beers:

Apart from the La Trappe brand, the brewery produces Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale mainly for export.

The water for the beer is drawn from five 200-metre deep wells on the abbey grounds, and all beers except the Blond are bottle conditioned. The spent grain remaining after the wort is filtered from the mash is used to feed the abbey's own herd of cows.

Originally there was an Enkel which was the monk's table beer, but it was replaced by Blond in the range.

References

  1. ^ "The Oxford Companion to Beer Definition of Koningshoeven Brewery". Craft Beer & Brewing. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  2. Beer Pages Archived 2011-11-18 at the Wayback Machine Roger Protz, La Trappe back in the fold, Jan 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  3. "Koningshoeven switches to La Trappe in North America". June 21, 2010.
  4. "La Trappe Tripel". Swinkels Family Brewers. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  5. Some brewers and beer writers within the United States use 'Quadrupel' or 'Quad' to refer to high alcohol beers reminiscent of some Trappist, abbey, or Belgian-style beers.
  6. "White Beer Travels". Archived from the original on March 5, 2010.
Bibliography
  • Stan Hieronymus, Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales, Brewers Publications (4 Nov 2005), ISBN 0-937381-87-X

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