Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 4Pk

Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 4Pk is a 9% ABV bottle-conditioned Belgian-style tripel from Quebec, Canada, sold as a four-pack of 12 fl oz bottles. A three-time winner of the World's Best Belgian Style Tripel title at the World Beer Awards (including 2015 and 2016), La Fin Du Monde — French for "The End of the World" — ranks among the most acclaimed North American interpretations of a classic Trappist style.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9%  |  Origin: Chambly, Quebec, Canada  |  Style: Belgian-Style Tripel  |  Brewery: Unibroue

Production & Heritage

Unibroue, based in Chambly, Quebec, developed La Fin Du Monde through 18 months of research centered on a unique yeast strain of European origin. The beer follows the tripel tradition originally developed by Trappist monks for special occasions, using a refermentation process inside the bottle. Like champagne, the beer is bottled on the lees — yeast sediment remains in the bottle, driving secondary fermentation that deepens carbonation and complexity. This bottle-conditioning technique distinguishes La Fin Du Monde from filtered, force-carbonated alternatives and contributes directly to its layered flavor development. Since its debut, the beer has earned five platinum medals, six gold medals, and one silver medal from the Beverage Testing Institute.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with pronounced floral tones and ripe green apple, followed by warm coriander and candied orange peel. A peppery spice emerges underneath, hinting at the complexity ahead.

Taste: The entry delivers a malty sweetness that quickly gives way to a harmonious mid-palate of banana, clove, and lemon citrus. At its peak, layers of black pepper, coriander, and a faint tropical pineapple note surface, all framed by a subtle spicy hop backbone. The balance of sugar, acidity, bitterness, and spice is remarkably controlled for a 9% beer.

Finish: The finish is dry, moderately bitter, and surprisingly long. Fermented fruit character and peppery clove spice linger well past the final sip.

How to Drink La Fin Du Monde

Serve at 46–50°F in a tulip glass or wide-bowled goblet to capture the aromatic complexity; pour gently and leave the yeast sediment in the bottle unless you prefer the cloudier, fuller version with it swirled in. La Fin Du Monde also works as a beer-cocktail base: try a Tripel Shandy with fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey for a bright warm-weather drink; a Belgian 75 (a riff on the French 75 using tripel in place of champagne with gin and lemon) for its effervescent body; or a Michelada-style build with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire where the spicy yeast character adds depth most lagers cannot.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates Belgian styles
• Pairing with a holiday dinner spread or celebratory meal
• Introducing friends to the tripel style through a world-class example
• Cellaring — bottle conditioning allows this beer to age and evolve gracefully

Frequently Asked Questions

What does La Fin Du Monde taste like? La Fin Du Monde delivers a complex interplay of coriander, candied orange peel, banana, and black pepper over a malty sweetness, finishing dry and moderately bitter. It balances fruit, spice, and alcohol with unusual precision for a 9% ABV beer.

How does La Fin Du Monde compare to Westmalle Tripel? Westmalle Tripel is the original tripel and the benchmark for the style, brewed by Trappist monks in Belgium, while La Fin Du Monde is a Canadian interpretation that leans into more pronounced spice and tropical fruit character. Both are bottle-conditioned and hover near 9% ABV, but La Fin Du Monde tends to show more overt coriander and peppery notes compared to Westmalle's drier, more restrained profile.

Is La Fin Du Monde good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its layered complexity and bottle-conditioned effervescence make it a natural sipper, especially when poured into a proper goblet at cellar temperature to let the aromatics open fully.

Where is La Fin Du Monde made? La Fin Du Monde is brewed by Unibroue in Chambly, Quebec, Canada, a town about 20 miles east of Montreal known for its historic fort and the brewery's long commitment to Belgian-inspired ales.

What foods pair well with La Fin Du Monde? Roasted chicken or turkey benefits from the beer's carbonation cutting through rich skin fat. Aged Gruyère or Comté cheese echoes its nutty malt body. Mussels in white wine broth complement the citrus and coriander notes. Pad Thai or lightly spiced Asian noodle dishes play off the banana and pepper character. Apple tart or tarte tatin mirrors the green apple aromatics beautifully.

What sizes does La Fin Du Monde come in? This listing is a four-pack of 12 fl oz (355 ml) bottles; La Fin Du Monde is also commonly available in 750 ml large-format bottles ideal for sharing.

Is La Fin Du Monde worth the price? La Fin Du Monde positions as a premium craft beer that competes directly with imported Belgian abbey ales, yet it frequently undercuts their price while matching or exceeding them in critical acclaim — a 98 on RateBeer and 96 on BeerAdvocate place it in elite company for the style.

Why La Fin Du Monde?

Few North American beers have earned the right to stand alongside authentic Belgian Trappist tripels, but La Fin Du Monde has done so repeatedly — three World Beer Awards titles for World's Best Belgian Style Tripel make that case definitively. The bottle-conditioning process, using a proprietary European yeast strain developed over 18 months of research, gives this beer a depth and effervescence that pasteurized or force-carbonated competitors simply cannot replicate. Its ability to age in the bottle adds another dimension, rewarding patience with evolving complexity. In a style defined by centuries of monastic tradition, this Quebec-brewed tripel has earned its reputation through results, not novelty.