Last night I got into Sierra Nevada's 4-Way IPA variety pack. I wasn't a fan of Snow Whit, but Nooner and Blindfold were amazing. Torpedo is also included but we all know that's a classic.
I might have to look again, but it is all Leffe, Westmalle, Rochefort, and Chimay here in the supermarkets.
They undoubtedly will have it in dedicated liquor and beer shops.
Otherwise anyone of these :
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Technically, that is true. They did, for the first time ever, sell a limited number of cases across the United States last year. In virtually every store that had any, the special 4 packs with two glasses were gone within hours. I believe that they were being sold for around $80.00. Westvleteren is only officially sold at the abbey as you stated, but that does not prevent people from buying it, then re-selling it, although the abbey tries to discourage this practice. I had a friend who was visiting Belgium find some at a beer shop in Bruges, and he brought a couple of bottles back for me. It was not out on display in the shop, he had to ask for it. From what I understand, it is very reasonably priced at the abbey. Perhaps Benjimon can give a few more specifics, or correct any mistaken notions that I have, as he is right there, and seems to know a great deal about it. I do know that it lives up to the hype. It is a wonderfully complex beer. As noted, the St. Bernardus 12 is also fantastic, and I'm not certain that I would be able to distinguish the two in a blind tasting test. The Westy has a mystique associated with it, and for good reason. It is that good.Isn't West-Vleteren only sold in the abbey itself? Thanks for your excellent info!
A fine choice! There are now two trappist brewers in the Netherlands, are there not? Enjoy.
Matt
I am traveling thru Springfield Mo in a couple of weeks. I hope to find some of this.Piney River Brewing Co. - Missouri Mule IPA - 7% APV - My favorite beer...
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