GUIDED TRAPPIST ALE TASTING WITH GREG ENGERT: TASTE 9 BELGIAN CLASSICS AT THE SOVEREIGN

Saturday, March 14th | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tickets Available Here

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On Saturday, March 14th, The Sovereign will host a private guided tasting of Trappist Ales. Our very own Greg Engert, NRG Beverage Director, will lead you through 9 of his favorite Trappist Ales.

Trappist beer must be brewed by, or under the direct supervision of, monks belonging to the Cistercians of the Strict Observance (the Trappist order), within the walls of a Trappist monastery, and in accordance with strict standards set by the International Trappist Association (ITA). Over time, the number of Trappist breweries has fluctuated. There are currently 8 active Trappist breweries in the world.

Together, we will explore a range of Trappist ales, including a 3-year vertical tasting of Orval. Tickets are $55 per guest, excluding taxes and fees. The private tasting begins at 12:00 PM. Each guest will receive nine (9) taster pours of Trappist ale.

ChurchKey Beer Academy and Bluejacket Officers’ Club members will have exclusive + discounted first access to reservations for the extremely limited tickets for this event!

If you’re interested in trying more Trappist ales, or aren’t able to attend the private tasting, The Sovereign will be featuring 20+ Trappist ales a la as part of a larger event that day.

THE GUIDED TASTING BEER LIST
Chimay 175 Anniversary (Blond Ale; Draft)
Chimay Premiere Red (Dubbel; Cans)
Orval 2023 (Mixed Fermentation Ale; Bottle)
Orval 2024 (Mixed Fermentation Ale; Bottle)
Orval 2024 (Mixed Fermentation Ale; Bottle)
Rochefort 10 (Quadrupel; Bottle)
Rochefort Trappist Tripel Extra (Tripel; Bottle)
Westmalle Extra (Singel; Bottle)
Westmalle Tripel (Tripel; Bottle)

 

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 THE TRAPPIST TAKEOVER AT THE SOVEREIGN: 20+ MONASTIC BEERS ON DRAFT + BOTTLES & CANS!
Saturday, March 14th | 12:00 PM - Close

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On Saturday, March 14th, The Sovereign will showcase Trappist ale from around the world with a tap takeover of over 20+ Trappist beers!

Trappist beer must be brewed by, or under the direct supervision of, monks belonging to the Cistercians of the Strict Observance (the Trappist order), within the walls of a Trappist monastery, and in accordance with strict standards set by the International Trappist Association (ITA). Over time, the number of Trappist breweries has fluctuated. There are currently 8 active Trappist breweries in the world. For this special day, we are featuring beers from every Trappist brewery currently available in the United States.

There is no admission fee for the non-ticketed portion of this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte on both floors of The Sovereign throughout the day, with the exception of 12:00-3:00PM Upstairs.

If you’re interested in a more intimate, guided tasting of Trappist ale, visit our ticketing page to purchase tickets for a special event led by Greg Engert, NRG Beverage Director.

THE TRAPPIST FEATURED BEER LIST
Chimay Cinq Cents White (Tripel; Draft)
Chimay Grande Reserve Blue (Strong Dark Ale; Draft)
Chimay 175 Anniversary (Blond Ale; Draft)
Chimay 150 Green (Strong Blond Ale; Draft)
Chimay Dorée Gold (Singel; Draft)
Chimay Premiere Red (Dubbel; Cans)
La Trappe Quad (Quadrupel; Draft)
La Trappe Tripel (Tripel; Bottle)
Monts Des Cats (Dubbel; Bottle)
Orval 2023 (Mixed Fermentation Ale; Bottle)
Orval 2024 (Mixed Fermentation Ale; Bottle)
Orval 2024 (Mixed Fermentation Ale; Bottle)
Rochefort 6 (Dubbel; Bottle)
Rochefort 8 (Strong Dark Ale; Bottle)
Rochefort 10 (Quadrupel; Bottle)
Rochefort Trappist Tripel Extra (Tripel; Bottle)
Tynt Meadow (Strong Dark Ale; Bottle)
Westmalle Dubbel (Dubbel; Draft)
Westmalle Dubbel (Dubbel; Draft)
Westmalle Extra (Singel; Bottle)
Westmalle Tripel (Tripel; Bottle)
Zundert 8 (Tripel; Bottle)

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ORVAL DAY 2026 FEATURING ORVAL VINTAGE 2023, 2024 & 2025!
Saturday, March 21st | 12:00 PM - Close

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The Sovereign is proud to join the top beer bars from across the globe in celebrating Orval Day 2026 by featuring bottles of this classic at a special price! For this special day, we will feature 3 vintages of Orval (2023, 2024 & 2025), all for $9 per bottle!

One of the most important beers to ever come out of Belgium, Orval is an amber-hued Belgian Pale Ale that is dry-hopped, then finished with Brettanomyces. Intensely aromatic and dry, this one-of-a-kind beer is as complex as it is unique. Over time, flavors will change with age, including the mellowing of the hop notes, and drier, funkier characteristics coming forward. Don’t miss your chance to try 3 vintages side-by-side!

One of only 10 officially recognized Trappist breweries across the world; all Orval beer is brewed within the walls of Notre Dame d’Orval Monastery. The alluring complexity of this iconoclastic beer has made it a world classic, one that has inspired a generation of brewers across the globe to craft bone-dry beers of mixed-fermentation.

By participating in this event, you are also contributing to a great cause. On this day, Orval will donate proceeds from each bottle sold to the National Forest Foundation, which brings people together to restore and enhance our National Forests and Grasslands.

There is no admission fee for this event. All vintage bottles of Orval will be specially priced at $9 for this event.

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