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Brewed By: Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)

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Average Rating:
9.06334

Number of Ratings: 1642

Style: Quadrupel (Quad)

Brewed In: Belgium

ABV: 10.20%

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Trappist Westvleteren 12

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Tasting Notes

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Majors1186 profile pictureMajors1186 - May 10, 2015
Dark fruits abound with little to no hint of the 10.2% ABV content of the beer. Strong flavor on the front with one of the smoothest finishes of any beer. Definitely the ultimate Belgian Trappist beer. The hype is all true and if you can get this extremely elusive beer, then don't hesitate to pick it up.
mikebonine@gmail.com profile picturemikebonine@gmail.com - April 4, 2015
Pretty amazing!
wanderkons profile picturewanderkons - March 30, 2015
I was fortunate to have one in Toronto and am now enjoying one in Brussels. The best way I can describe is a rum raisin taste with a little bit of bitterness. A must have for beer fans!
jackbauer profile picturejackbauer - March 16, 2015
Outstanding Brew. I'm so happy I was able to get my hands on a few bottles.
solorudys profile picturesolorudys - February 21, 2015
This was a lucky find when I was in Toronto. I enjoyed one while at a pub in Toronto and purchased one to take home. This Quad was amazing. Filled with a nice deep dark color the nose fills you up with raisins and plums. Rare to find, it's worth the money to say you had perhaps the number 1 beer in the world.
Mike_D! profile pictureMike_D! - February 11, 2015
Great balance! Heavy alcohol taste with great malty balance. Nutty/grainy after taste with very slight sweetness.
jgraves profile picturejgraves - February 1, 2015
Raisins, plum, and lingering warmth. I get the hype now. Delicious with a bowl full of cheese.
tiredfred profile picturetiredfred - January 17, 2015
I enjoy all Belgian Ales and this is the best of the bunch. Quite smooth. No aftertaste for such a high alcohol content. This is a sipping beer. Not a guzzling beer. Best if sits for just a few minutes in glass. Nearly perfect and worth the hunt!!!
tonyc210@gmail.com profile picturetonyc210@gmail.com - January 12, 2015
Huge aroma of dried cherries & figs upon first pour. Has the requisite Belgian yeast foamy head with lots of carbonation in the form of microscopic bubbles. A bit too carbonated & foamy for me, but a few quick swirls of the glass fixes that. Definitely a big beer, it is amazing this beer is made with only 4 ingredients. Lots of dried fruits, molasses, a bit boozy. Great brew. Thanks to Chad for sharing! 1/10/15 Bottle 5 stars
alan.sadler31@gmail.com profile picturealan.sadler31@gmail.com - January 1, 2015
Very good but only marginally better than St Bernardus 12 which is much more accessible and less expensive
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