 desurfer (1030), Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
Jan 30, 2004
Huge creamy tan head, very dark mahogany body. Aroma a bit more assertive than the 12, with plum, raisin, and toffee. There's so much going on in the flavor it's hard to describe. It starts off ultra-smooth, malty with some candy sugar and ripened fruit. This sensation gives way to a slighty bitter and dry taste, with some bite of carbonation kicking in. There are hints of fig and oak. Somewhat vinous. Only in the finish is there an indication of the alcohol, which manifests itself in a satisfying warmness. Outstanding; I prefer this to the 12 considerably. Thanks TBG!
uhre (231), Denmark
Aug 18, 2008 Dark brown with a nice head, but also a lot of yeast (the transport must have been a bit too shaky). Aroma of caramel, prunes and perhaps a bit of nuts. Flavor is first of dark fruit, then there is a bitterness and then again the dark fruit such as prunes and raisens - a sweet finish.
Jonte (365), Gothenburg, Sweden
Aug 14, 2008 Bottle. Stored for about one year. Brown color with hints of red. Beige shrinking head that leaves some fine lacing. Aroma: Sweet and toasted malt, yeast, spices, raisins, plums, apples, and brown sugar. Taste: Sweet and a bit toasted, tea, spices, coffee, licorice, plums, raisins, apples, toffee, honey, chocolate, light alcohol. A bit of hop bitterness towards the end makes a fine balance. Medium bodied, but very creamy. Complex.
dmtroyer (332), Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Aug 14, 2008 1 year old bottle. A pleasant surprise from a good friend. Poured dark copper with a wonderful creamy head. Nose was bread pudding with a bit of dirt, sand, raisins and caramel. Body followed with similar flavors adding a pleasant minerality that was well tamed. Mouthfeel was slightly viscous but still fresh and lively with carbonation. Overall an extremely well balanced, very well executed effort. I will remember this one.
fata2683 (17), APO, New York, USA
Aug 13, 2008 This beer is often overshadowed by it’s big brother the 12 but I believe this one is the shining star of the Sint Sixtus abbey. I still give the 12 a 5 because I think it is perfection of it’s style, But this one is the best beer I have had to date. It’s creamy and slightly sweet and everything that I love in a beer.
nhorween (502), New York, New York, USA
Aug 12, 2008 Thanks cmubeerman, 2+ year old bottle. Creamy head, ruddy chestnut color. Aroma of figs, dates, caramel and toffee. Smooth and round, lightly tart. Had side-by-side with Westy 12; this is much drier. Less fruit, less boozy, and a dusty finish. Nutty. World class without a doubt.
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