La Trappe Isidor — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates La Trappe Isidor by Brasserie Koningshoeven TREAT — score 45/90.

Alcohol is the primary health concern here. This is a 7.5% Trappist amber ale — a genuine indulgence, not a health drink. Ethanol is empty calories and a Group 1 carcinogen, so even a short, traditional ingredient list earns nothing better than TREAT.

Why this verdict

• Alcohol (7.5% ABV) is the dominant health factor — empty calories and a Group 1 carcinogen
• Added glucose syrup boosts fermentable sugar beyond a strictly traditional brew
• Calorie-dense from both alcohol and residual malt sugars
• An occasional indulgence, not a daily or 'healthy' choice

Ingredients (7)

• Water (safe) — Inert; just adjusts texture.
• Barley malt (safe) — Traditional malted grain that provides fermentable sugars, body and flavor. Contains gluten.
• Wheat malt (safe) — Adds smoothness and head retention; a normal brewing grain. Contains gluten.
• glucose syrup (concerning) — A second refined sweetener layered on top of the sugar — pure fast carbs.
• Hops (safe) — Provides bitterness and aroma; a natural, traditional ingredient with no health downside.
• yeast (safe) — Normal leavening agent; harmless.
• Alcohol (7.5% ABV, from fermentation) (harmful) — Ethanol is empty calories and a recognized Group 1 carcinogen — the single biggest health concern in this product.