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Mid-Westvleteren at the Great Dane

Discussion in 'US: Great Lakes' started by Elric73, Nov 19, 2012.

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  1. Elric73

    Elric73 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2005 Illinois

    I was just wondering if anyone tried this beer and was it close to the real thing? I was there Saturday and of course it was on the board but they were out of it. That was a big tease.
     
    #1 Elric73, Nov 19, 2012
  2. jakethesnake9z9z

    jakethesnake9z9z Crusader (452) Mar 5, 2009 Wisconsin
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    I've had the Westy 8 and the Westy 12 a couple times (Westy 8 is actually my favorite beer), and I've also had the Mid-Westvleteren a couple times at the Great Dane. To be honest, I don't think the Mid-Westvleteren is close to the real thing...flavor profile is a little simpler, mouthfeel doesn't match the Westy awesomeness, and the Mid-Westvleteren seemed heavy on chocolately-malt flavors instead of really featuring the yeast.

    THAT being said, I think the Mid-Westvleteren is delicious. When I've seen it on tap at the Great Dane, it's an easy decision which beer I'll be ordering. Still a great beer :slight_smile: Hopefully they brew it again so you get to try it sometime.
     
    #2 jakethesnake9z9z, Nov 19, 2012
  3. Elric73

    Elric73 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2005 Illinois

    thanks for letting me know. Sometimes you have to know what you missed. Thankfully I have a buddy's homebrew in the fridge that does come surprisingly close to the real thing.
     
    #3 Elric73, Nov 20, 2012
  4. MarcatGSB

    MarcatGSB Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 Michigan

    I agree with Jake. Have had Westy 12 a fee times, but even comparing it to Rochefort 10 and ABT 12...The body lacks complexity and depth. But it is a good beer nonetheless, I enjoyed mine.
     
    #4 MarcatGSB, Nov 20, 2012
  5. JimDH

    JimDH Crusader (416) Feb 7, 2011 Kentucky

    I just saw this thread. I drank Westvleteren 12 and 8 on a couple of occasions last winter. Both were outstanding. This summer I tried Mid-Westvleteren at Great Dane. I found it thin and boozy, and I didn't particularly enjoy it.
     
    #5 JimDH, Nov 30, 2012
  6. ajzy

    ajzy Pundit (901) Jun 15, 2011 Wisconsin

    Had it at Odd Duck in MKE this summer-I agree on the "thinness" comment
     
    #6 ajzy, Dec 1, 2012
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