Westvleteren 12
Sint-Sixtusabdij Westvleteren

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Brouwerij Van Steenberge • East Flanders Belgium
The golden-hued, stronger sibling of the classic Gulden Draak. A quadruple ale that hides its strength behind notes of toffee, candied fruit, and toasted malt, with a vinous, warming finish.
Deep, complex and powerful, with notes of caramel, toffee, dark fruit, with a balanced, moreish finish.
Serve at 10-14°C in a chalice to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.
10-14°C

Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.
Cellars well. Strong and bottle-conditioned, it rounds into sherry and dried-fruit notes.
"Excellent with caramelised desserts or a plate of hard, nutty cheeses such as aged Gouda."
Cook this: aged Gouda with dark bread, or dark chocolate truffles.
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The golden-hued, stronger sibling of the classic Gulden Draak. A quadruple ale that hides its strength behind notes of toffee, candied fruit, and toasted malt, with a vinous, warming finish.
The golden-hued, stronger sibling of the classic Gulden Draak. A quadruple ale that hides its strength behind notes of toffee, candied fruit, and toasted malt, with a vinous, warming finish.
On the Quadrupel style, Massive, dark, and complex. Intense malt richness with flavors of dark fruit, brown sugar, and warming alcohol. A slow-sipping beer.
Explore the Quadrupel guide Source: RateBeer
The broad, open bowl releases the deep malt aromatics of strong abbey ales and supports a thick, protective head, built for slow, contemplative sips.
Cellar-cool the glass
Clean and dry, never frosted
Pour straight & bold
Down the centre to raise a head
Build a rocky crown
A full head locks in the aroma
Let it warm
Malt complexity blooms as it opens
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Pour it into a chalice, served around 10-14°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Patience rewards this one: a few years in the cellar will round it into something deeper.
Brother Anselm, cellarmaster
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