Trappist Westvleteren Blond
Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)

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From:
Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Blonde Ale
Ranked #1
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,811
Avg:
4.26 | pDev: 9.62%
Reviews:
472
Ratings:
1,002
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 22, 2024
Added:
Mar 23, 2002
Wants:
  512
Gots:
  176
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Ratings by BeerFMAndy:
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Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin

4.69/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
11.2 oz bottle split and poured into a Sierra Nevada tulip. 5,8% ABV, Date 17.12.10 printed on the cap.

Big thanks to Sweemzander for giving me this bottle to share with Beerwolf77!

A - Hazy pale yellow straw isn't all that carbonated but it sure releases a large head! Tall cloud-white foam sinks slowly and leaves some patchy lace on the glass.

S - Awesome aroma if very light and very crisp Belgian yeast with a superb boquet of deep nuances. Lemony citrus, floral hops, light earthy clay all makes up a deep, simply awesome and completely inviting nose. A faint spice on the finish completes the package.

T - Light pale malts back up a fantastic blend of spicy Belgian yeast and a low earthy notes. Floral hops give the flavor a nice balance and end with a lemony citrusy burst.

M - Light-bodied and crisp with a citrusy finish and spritzy carbonation finish. Smooth and easy going.

D - This would be a brilliant summemr beer if it wouldn't be for how damn hard it is to get. Perfectly drinkable!
Jul 05, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by rare_bird from Michigan

Mar 22, 2024
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Reviewed by Lexluthor33 from New York

4.88/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Hazy yellow with a nice head.
The aroma of grains, yeast.
Taste of bready notes and oaky notes along with touches of citrus fruit.
Really great balance with medium carbonation.
A ight body with a smooth feel.
Feb 27, 2024
 
Rated: 4.34 by smi69 from New York

Jan 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by akk14 from Illinois

Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.28 by SierraFlight from Virginia

Oct 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.9 by myterpsr1 from Maryland

Apr 10, 2023
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Reviewed by ivanbrew

5/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I tried this beer out of a bottle is an amazing flavor of apricot and honey Lots of yeast that is gathered on top amazingly high carbonation but not overblown probably the most perfect beer for summertime I could ever think of in general one of my top favorites definitely top 10
Jan 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by MaximumYuks from Oregon

Jan 25, 2023
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Reviewed by te99912_123 from Switzerland

4.3/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
gold, cloudy, very foamy & strong lacing.


Taste and aroma of lemon, pear, apples, grass, a hint of grapefruit and a tiny bit spicy.
Very smooth and refreshing.

Really great for a blonde ale, but not as outstanding as 12 is.
Oct 10, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by BeerpilgrimMIKA from Belgium

Sep 23, 2022
 
Rated: 4.38 by Hawkfish from Washington

Jun 05, 2022
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Reviewed by Harrison8 from Missouri

4.4/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a golden blonde color with a near crystal clear transparency. Head is two fingers of white foam, with more build up after a light swirl of the glass. This frothy, pillowy foam sits a top for a long while after the pour. There is visible sediment at the base of the bottle; however, only the first 3/4 of the bottle were poured into the glass for this review. Aroma is punchy grass, herbal, medicinal, and spicy hops with a big cut of spicy yeast just behind. This yeast comes paired with clove, apple cider, and earthy malts. It smells light, and yet thick; that is to say, the breadth of notes is pretty simple, but the depth to each note is huge. Flavor profile driven by the same characteristics. It pits resiny, herbal, grassy, spicy hops against earthy, bready malt undertones. Clove pairs with spicy yeast for a little further zest and grit. Mouth feel has a sharp effervescence, at least, initially. Effervescence bubbles down to a thin crisp texture. It has a medium thickness. Overall, really stellar depth here, while remaining easy to drink. It's on the 'easier drinking' side of the Belgium spectrum, and yet still retains a remarkable depth.

Served in a 15.5oz Spiegelau tulip from a 33cl bottle.
Apr 17, 2022
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Reviewed by pants678 from California

3.66/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
More yellow than copper, lacing foam.

Clean hops, maybe salt, no malt.

Finishes with more than a touch of hops, hardly bitter, touch of honey. Nothing's really jumping at me.

Nothing if not easy going and clean and dry.
Mar 14, 2022
 
Rated: 3.82 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Mar 03, 2022
 
Rated: 4.93 by Mojo9 from Illinois

Dec 30, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by elamb106 from New York

Dec 27, 2021
 
Rated: 4.27 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Aug 27, 2021
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Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California

4.56/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A lot of the time one simply wakes up because they are alive, but not that they want to. With Westy Blond in the fridge though, I sprung up like James Brown on a line of snow.

And?

Glorious. Just glorious. It doesn’t hit you, it caresses you like Adriana Lima putting on a pair of panties.

I can’t anymore because I need to get back to it.

Be well. Be oh so well.
Aug 11, 2021
Trappist Westvleteren Blond from Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 1002 ratings