tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post3825605509099138184..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Cellar ReportJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-48665629237550240212011-12-13T15:45:44.938-08:002011-12-13T15:45:44.938-08:00As for Westy 12, to each his own, but I don't ...As for Westy 12, to each his own, but I don't think the large number of people who love this beer are fascinated only by its rarity. For my part, I liked the fresh article best, and in my opinion it is way beyond St. Bernardus, which is itself a dandy beer.<br /><br />I do think the Westvleteren Blonde is excellent also. Surprisingly hoppy -- reminded me of the Little Dogs at Hair of the Bill Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202318621724165312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-38639465752970517012011-12-12T16:13:02.463-08:002011-12-12T16:13:02.463-08:00Yeah, I haven't had the 12 fresh or aged, so d...Yeah, I haven't had the 12 fresh or aged, so don't have an opinion myself. I can't imagine that there aren't several others just as good or better. I think the can't-get-it-anywhere-else and brewed-by-monks aspect get this beer a lot of hype. Kris Herteleer (De Dolle) made an interesting comment to me over a glass of Fresh Fish, "Monks brew beer because they have to, we eulalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837475609624973457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-64401869631276860922011-12-12T05:12:11.546-08:002011-12-12T05:12:11.546-08:00I did a vertical tasting of the Fulelrs this weeke...I did a vertical tasting of the Fulelrs this weekend http://beersiveknown.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-does-12-year-old-beer-taste.html. You got through some interesting one sthere yourself, a few names fo rme to look out forbeersiveknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293913182389157112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-37183240870955509532011-12-11T19:59:43.778-08:002011-12-11T19:59:43.778-08:00Bri, thanks. Yeah, the '08.
Ted, yes, save i...Bri, thanks. Yeah, the '08.<br /><br />Ted, yes, save it for a special occasion. <br /><br />Eulal, not buying it. Westvleteren 12 is just an undistinguished beer. I've had it fresh at the brewery, I've had it in a three-year-old bottle. Every time I mention the age, someone tells me it's better at a different age. Hogwash--it's totally adequate fresh and it picks up a Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-78042791737760576162011-12-11T19:48:51.664-08:002011-12-11T19:48:51.664-08:00Maybe the Westy 12 you had at the brewery was stil...Maybe the Westy 12 you had at the brewery was still young. I picked up a couple of bottles from them in Sept. and don't plan on getting into them for a few years.eulalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837475609624973457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-50744840521011878822011-12-11T19:16:50.230-08:002011-12-11T19:16:50.230-08:00I brought that Fuller's Vintage that you gave ...I brought that Fuller's Vintage that you gave me at the Craft Beer Company back with me. I think I'll let it lurk for a bit and crack it on some special occasion, like when we break even or something.Brewers Union Local 180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05786517873195170945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-62265870828915223912011-12-11T19:05:34.530-08:002011-12-11T19:05:34.530-08:00Did you mean the 2008 Dissident? (It says 2009 in...Did you mean the 2008 Dissident? (It says 2009 in your post, but they didn't make it that year, only 2008 and 2010 so far). I think I might still have a bottle of the '08 left. Should either drink it soon or make some cranberry upside-down cake with it, I guess!Brihttp://beerfordessert.comnoreply@blogger.com