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Westvleteren Extra 8

Westvleteren Extra 8 - Belgian Strong Ale

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100
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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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akevitt (97), Valhalla, Minnesota, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
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
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
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
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/518/20
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
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/104/516/20
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
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/103/518/20
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
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
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
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Apr 3, 2008    Updated: Apr 8, 2008
Thanks 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
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
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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