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Westvleteren Extra 8

Westvleteren Extra 8 - Belgian Strong Ale

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Brewed by Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Westvleteren, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
11004.25/5.04.24/5.08%99.9Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Commercial Description:
Westvleteren has the smallest output of the Trappist breweries, with only a small part of their production going very far into the world.
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 nightrider (370), encinitas, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Oct 3, 2008  
Poured from a bottle brought home from a recent Belgian trip. The color is dark brown with a moderate tan head. Sublime aromas of malty goodness. Medium full body and oh so smooth. Complex flavors of caramel malt, fig, raisin, and traces of ETOH. .Great long finishing touches. Superb.


 sebletitje (1880), Tampa, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Courtesy of Tony @ OTH. Pours a dark brown, beige head. Aroma sweet caramel, dark fruits. Taste sugary / caramel, sweet dark fruits (raisin, figs), a lower version than the Westie12. Smooth mouthfeel. Beer really live sup to its reputation.


 vyvvy (2023), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/515/20
Sep 24, 2008  
Either a flawed bottle was shared or the ratings on this are due to the brewery’s reputation only. Pours dark murky brown with a dense soapy head. The aroma has brown sugar, dough, Belgium yeast, cream and rich dark toffee. Medium / thin body with lots of carbonation. The flavor starts with some dark thick caramel and some yeast, then it thins out and the abv is very present. This is a well made beer, but far from the legendary status it has.


 Palidor19 (1750), Brandon, Florida, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/102/511/20
Sep 21, 2008  
kinda of straight forward for what it is. it pour quite nicely and it looks solid, the palate is thin, thinner than expected. lots of earthy, floral, slightly fruity. their is not much here to go GAGA over, its decent at best.


 nick76 (2634), Tampa, Florida, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/510/20
Sep 21, 2008  
The aroma is malty, dusty, yeasty, herbal, and slightly fruity. The appearance is deep amber with a nice head. The flavor is bitter and astringent but like the aroma. The palate is thin and the finish is dry. Overall there is nothing to say other than it’s disappointing.


 Allen (1282), Switzerland
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/517/20
Sep 20, 2008  
Bottled 33cl. Vintage 2000. Dark brown with burgundy reflects. Quick diminishing beige head. Huge amounts of dark chocolate in the nose. The taste is of toffee, honey and dark chocolate. Slightly salty. Full bodied. Marmite in the finish. Not much lacework. Wonderful! Perfeclty balanced and unique. I enjoyed this one more than the Westvleteren 12. Thanks a lot bov for this beer.


 The Etruscan (304), Tuscany, Italy
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 15, 2008  
Beige long lasting head. Dark brown colour. Aroma is malty, fruity with raisins and light yeasty and coriander notes. Flavor is maty too with fruity, raisins, dark fruits and light caramel and wooden tones, ending in a fruity finish. Full bodied.


 Beerman6686 (1263), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 8, 2008  
POured a murky brown color with a small off white head. Aroma was very strong, figs, dried fruits, brown sugar and some alcohol. Flavor was also very complex, sweet candy sugar, some nuts, dried fruits, and a slight alcohol burn in the finish.



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