Netherlands - Breweries

Founded in 1899 by the monks of Konigshoeven, the Trappist abbey called Abdij Maria Toevlucht is located near Klein Zundert in The Netherlands. After reducing their agricultural practices over the last several decades, the monks were looking for a way to help fund their abbey. They decided to join the 8 other Trappist Abbeys (at the time) brewing beer. They began the process of adding the brewery in October of 2011. Zundert Trappist Ale was officially released in December of 2013 making it the 9th official Trappist Abbey to join the Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) club on the 10th December 2013.
As with all Trappist breweries, Trappist beer is brewed within the walls of a Trappist monastery, under the control and responsibility of the community of monks, who are involved through the process of making and marketing the beer. The beer is sold only for financial support of the monastery and good causes. The majority of the profit from the sale of the beer is distributed to charities and for community development around the region.
Some of the Brewery's Range
Zundert - Released in December 2013

Over the years the brand identity is updated and re-launched with subtle changes, a change of Logo or a new font.
Sometimes this brand update is done by the new owners after a brewery has been sold, other times just to give the brand a fresh new look on the ever growing market.

Below are some notes to help identify some of these changes and an aid to reference the year of the glass.