In order to provide for their own necessities the monks of Westvlereren have been brewing beer since 1839. This is without any commercial aim and in order to support people who are in need. The brothers work together with some employees in the production process. In this the endeavour always was to improve the various kinds of trappist beer, obviously with respect to the original recipe and production technique. Five natural raw materials are used to brew trappist beer: blond 8 and 12. Each of these have their own colour, taste and aroma. From this they create their own gastronomical world. All beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized. This adds positively to their taste and aroma.