akevitt (97), Valhalla, Minnesota, USA
Apr 16, 2008 Thanks to Yesper, JK, hellomynameis. The beer was cloudy brown with a moderate amount of off-white head. I got sweet dried fruit, especially raisin, alcohol, and a small amount of sourness in the aroma and flavor. It had a dry finish.
 Bhops (329), Dallas, Texas, USA
Apr 16, 2008 bottle across from the abbey. Surprisingly, tasted more alcoholic than the 12, and certainly not as complex, but still very good.
sleepylopes (313), New York, USA
Apr 15, 2008 a bit of meatyness to the nose, something like duck confit with dried cherries and cranberries. black-brown and with a smaller head than the blond but it is longer lasting. finish imparts and almost mouthwatering subbtle sweetness after the upfront jot of fruity malt.
dkachur (2316), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Apr 14, 2008 Bottle courtesy of OldStyleCubFan and his somewhat mysterious contact in Brugges. Thanks Todd! Poured into a Westmalle glass. Pours cloudy and brown with a small off-white head that remains swirling on the surface of the beer for quite some time. Subtle raisin, toffee, bread and yeast aroma. Very light in feel despite being full bodied. Effervescent. Taste is bread, yeast and a nice fruitiness. Nice balance.
Proteus (98), Finland
Apr 11, 2008 Bottle. Dark brown with a beige and foamy head. Lovely aroma of cherries, raisins, yeast and sweet malt. Deep and sweet flavor of rye bread, raisins and hints of banana. Nicely balanced and does have a little refreshing kick from hops. Well hidden ABV. Caramel on the palate. A great experience!
hoplover406 (204), Crofton, Maryland, USA
Apr 5, 2008 10year old ’98 vintage! @ Blue Tusk. Bottle. Room Temp-60-65 degrees f. Murky, Dark brown w/ floaties. Thick soapy off-white head. Apricot, toffee, caramel, and biscuit malt in the aroma. Warming. So effing good I just blew my mind! Like paradise in a glass. I think I paid between $10-15 for the bottle....so worth it! I would have paid more for this experience.
douglas88 (1556), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Apr 3, 2008 Updated: Apr 8, 2008Thanks to ygtbsm94 for sending this great beer all the way from beer heaven-Brussels. Pours a dark brown with a thick and fluffy cream colored head. The aroma dominated by a sweet fruity aspect, almost like watermelons and pears. Also some yeast and raisin. The flavor was similar; fruit, a dry malt, yeast, and almost no notice of alcohol. The body really makes this so damn good; it’s creamy and smooth, just perfect. No doubt this is a great beer. If only I could drink a Westy everyday.
padrefan98 (787), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
Apr 3, 2008 Bottle thanks to toncatcher for saving this and sharing with me. Not quite what I was expecting. A bit watery but lots of flavor happening. Some ripening fruits in the flavor, yeast and some spice.
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