Visit : Museum/Discover, Brewery, Religious Heritage

BREWERY OF THE ABBEY OF VAL-DIEU

Address:
Val-Dieu 225
4880 AUBEL
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Tel.: +32 (0) 87 68 75 87
Fax: +32 (0) 87 68 79 58
Email : brasserie.valdieu@skynet.be

Religious order: Cistercians (13th century). The abbey used to have a great tradition of beer brewing which revives again thanks to some laymen who took over the brewery of Val Dieu, which remains inside the walls of the monastery. The four specialties of the Val Dieu are: lager, brown ale, tripple and a "Christmas Special".

Opening periods:

All year round

Visit type: Museum/Discover, Brewery, Religious Heritage

Comment:

Duration of the visit: 1h15.
Open throughout the year, by appointment and by group (of minimum 15 and maximum 70 persons).
A guide (French, Dutch, English, German) will lead you through the history of the abbey. Then, you will be taken to the brewery where you will learn everything about the art of brewing.
Tasting sessions: beers and cheeses of Val-Dieu.
The site is accessible to handicapped persons.
Possibility to have a meal in the abbey.
The abbey is also the point of departure for numerous walks.
Possibility to buy regional products, religious items, books, candles...

Extra information:

Free of charge for children younger than 12 years.

Other telephone number: +32 (0)87/69 28 28 and other fax number: +32 (0)87/69 28 23.
More info on: www.val-dieu.net - infotourist@val-dieu.net

email : infotourist@val-dieu.net

url : http://www.val-dieu.net

email : brasserie.valdieu@skynet.be