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Westvleteren Abt 12

Westvleteren Abt 12

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An Abt/Quadrupel brewed by
Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus

Westvleteren, Belgium

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12524.52/5.04.52/5.00.3810.2%100 Trappist glass P  Stats

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Westvleteren has the smallest output of the Trappist breweries, with only a small part of their production available outside of Belgium.
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 Gusler (2656), Tucson, Arizona, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 30, 2002  
Re-Rate 08/30/02: I've had this bottle for about 18 months, and decided, I could not wait to re-rate it. The pour is a cloudy cherry like color, minial head, minimal lace. Nose is 'plummish', sweet, malts, earthy, 'Heavenly', is a term that comes to mind. Start sweet, the top light, the finish is 'wineish, lightly acidic, dry, abv warms the tummy, nice light hop bite. Ranks #1 on my current 1000 beer master list.


 boto (1178), Granby, Connecticut, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 3, 2003  
Thanks to Belgianshop.com I finally got may hands on some of this (8 of them to be exact). It's hard to add anything else to what's been said, except it is about the closest thing to an orgasm in a bottle. Absolutely wonderful!


rosebud (47), Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 27, 2001  
What can I say, the absolute best Trappist product I've tried, and I've tried six so far. This beer is incredible, only wish I could have more. Unfortunately, cost too much to consume in large quantities. I feel I can still taste this beer. I recommend it to anyone who can get ahold of one.


 Shadallion (518), Sacramento, California, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
May 13, 2001  
My personal choice for best beer in the world. Hugely flavorful, particularly a nutty, malty, burnt fruit flavor that is married perfectly to a soft but full body. The taste lingers in your mouth for a many minutes after you take a sip. Elegant, sophisticated, powerful, and down-right awesome. The true king of beers.


 Drew Blood (151), Mt.Prospect, Illinois, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
May 13, 2001  
This is it. Beer in heaven or any after life shuld taste liker this. It is everything I want from a glass. The texture is as unique as the flavor. Pay whatever, but drink one, you cannot be sorry. You can get one at The Map Room in Chicago, too.




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