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Westvleteren Extra 8

Percentile
100
overall
Brewed by Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Westvleteren, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
11104.25/5.04.24/5.08%99.9Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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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 dutch23mp (161), Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Apr 18, 2008  
Perfect balance perfect taste the only one that out does this is the 12. Wonderful above any normal beer.


 jzzbassman (842), New Albany, Mississippi, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Apr 18, 2008  
Poured a nice deep brown with pretty tan head and clingy lacing. Fruit and alcohol in the aroma. Just a perfect silky texture that makes the malty and yeasty character rise above ordinary.


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 (331), 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 (2347), 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.



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