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: An elegant goblet from the Koningshoeven Abbey featuring a gold rim and spiral fluting on the bowl. Available for at Belgian Style Ales Westmalle Trappist Official Glass Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The "essay" of the Trappist glass is written