There are some amazing beers in the world today and new breweries popping up all the time. But what is the most sought after beer in the world? It’s not surprising that it is one made by monks. That beer is Trappist Westvleteren 12.
Westvleteren 12 is primarily sold directly by the Sint-Sixtus Abbey in Vleteren, Belgium, via their online system, requiring a scheduled pickup. The only authorized physical retailer is the In de Vrede cafe, located across from the monastery. It is not officially distributed, so any other sources are grey market.
So my question is this: has anyone actually ever tried this one? I am tempted to look online and see if I can locate one even if it’s considered “grey market” just for a chance to taste it. If you have had it, please let us other beer nerds know what that experience was like!
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