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Trappist Westvleteren 12

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.2%
Brewed By Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)
Donkerstraat 12
Vleteren
West Flanders
Belgium
Europe
+32 (0)70/21.00.45
http://www.sintsixtus.be/eng/home.htm

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Belgian-Style Quadrupel Traits

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Beer Style Description

Quadrupels or Quads are characterized by the immense presence of alcohol and balanced flavor, bitterness and aromas. Its color is deep amber to rich chestnut/garnet brown. Often characterized by a mousse-like dense, sometimes amber head will top off a properly poured and served quad. Complex fruity aroma and flavor emerge reminiscent of raisins, dates, figs, grapes, plums often accompanied with a hint of winy character. Caramel, dark sugar and malty sweet flavors and aromas can be intense, not cloying, while complementing fruitiness. Though well attenuated it usually has a full, creamy body. Hop characters do not dominate; low to low-medium bitterness is perceived. Perception of alcohol can be extreme. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma should not be evident. Chill haze is acceptable at low serving temperatures. Diacetyl and DMS should not be perceived. Well balanced with savoring/sipping drinkability. Oxidative character if evident in aged Quads should be mild and pleasant.

Alcohol By Volume Range

9-14

IBU's Range

25-50

Aroma

Complex fruity aromas emerge reminiscent of raisins, dates, figs, grapes, plums often accompanies with a hint of winy character. Caramel, dark sugar and malty sweet aromas can be intense, not cloying, while complementing fruitiness

Appearance

Deep amber to rich chestnut/garnet brown. Dense, mousse-like, sometimes amber head.

Flavor

Complex fruity flavors emerge reminiscent of raisins, dates, figs, grapes, plums often accompanied with a hint of winy character. Caramel, dark sugar and malty sweet flavors can be intense, not cloying, while complementing fruitiness. Hop characters do not dominate; low to low-medium bitterness is perceived. Perception of alcohol can be extreme. Clove-like phenolic flavor should not be evident.

Mouthfeel

Though well attenuated it usually has a full, creamy body. Perception of alcohol can be extreme. Well balanced with savoring/sipping drinkability. Oxidative character if evident in aged