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Originally Posted by bigblue
Thank you custodian. I have had time to enjoy quite a few of the bottles. Many of them with friends witch seems to be the best way as you can discuss you impressions and findings. When buying the crates I was told to keep them cool but not at fridge temp as this will kill the culture that is active in the bottle. I have been serving them at 12 C and then you can follow what happens as it warms up and releases new flavors. No matter how "not interested" you are in beer, this seems to enchant everyone who tries it and hears the story behind the beer.
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It is a really special beer. It seems to have many layers of flavour like a fine wine. No one flavour dominates. Easily my favourite.
If you go back, pop into the adjacent deVrede cafe next to the abbey. They make home made ice cream with the Westvleteren 12 which is really special.
I'm currently enjoying some Rochefort 12 which is another favourite of mine. Well worth trying!