History

1880    Foundation of the B.V.M. Koningshoeven Abbey
In 1880, the abbot Dominicus Lacaes of the Trappist monastery Sainte-Marie-du-Mont in Northern France on the Mont des Cats was worried about the fate of his monks. Read more...

1884    Foundation of the Trappist brewery
The sheep cage was renovated into a preliminary monastery, and on 5 March 1881, there was the first religious service at ‘Koningshoeven’. Read more...

1920    Modernisation of the brewery
After the First World War, the production of the brewery increases rapidly. Read more...

1928    Introduction of La Trappe Blond
In 1928, 'Trappist beer Light’ is introduced; a blond low-yeast beer of 4% alc. Read more...

1940    Second World War
The war years prove difficult for all brewers in the region, also for the Trappist monks at Koningshoeven. Read more...

1950    Development lemonade factory
In 1950, a lemonade factory is started as well. Read more...

1968    Collaborate with other breweries
The brewery continuous to grow into a mid-sized brewery. Read more...

1980    Foundation of the name La Trappe
In 1980, the friars decide to take full control once again of the brewing. Read more...

1991    Introduction of La Trappe Quadrupel
In 1991, La Trappe Quadrupel is produced for the first time. Read more...

1999    New developments
The growth of the brewery again makes that the business is getting too much for the friars. Read more...