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

mcintire78

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

01-07-2013 01:39:23 | More by mcintire78

DoubleJ

California

4.46/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

Poured into a Westvleteren chalice by the staff at Cafe In de Vrede, on to the beer;

An electric blonde shade colors the beer. There is a little visible sediment which sits at the bottom of the glass. Visible bubbles and a poofywhite head adds texture to the look. The aroma is somewhat straightforward and fun; bringing the aromas of farmhouse, lemon, and fresh grass.

What a vibrant taste! A lot of fresh cut grass and fresh hops are hitting the palate. It's not all hoppy though, as notes of hay and wool crawl through the dominance and create a little attraction to itself. It's a lighter medium bodied beer, with a somewaht creamy feel, with a crisp and bitter aftertaste.

Is it possible that Westvleteren Blonde is overlooked? This is simply an outstanding blonde which is easy to drink, but doesn't receive the same kind of love as its siblings. If you're at In de Vrede, you want to start your engine with this.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 23:24:15 | More by DoubleJ

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-18-2013 21:13:55 | More by Photekut

DStoked

Ohio

5/5  rDev +17.4%

05-14-2013 18:40:00 | More by DStoked

geedub11

United Kingdom (England)

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-12-2013 08:55:20 | More by geedub11

Michigan

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-11-2013 13:14:17 | More by Michigan

safaricook

Netherlands

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-11-2013 08:43:48 | More by safaricook

GRUUMSH

Belgium

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-11-2013 08:12:49 | More by GRUUMSH

Nolen12

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-30-2013 03:34:40 | More by Nolen12

jkball01

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-30-2013 03:06:07 | More by jkball01

JupiterJesus

California

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

04-28-2013 08:37:34 | More by JupiterJesus

GRG1313

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-27-2013 09:40:58 | More by GRG1313

BTPete

New York

4/5  rDev -6.1%

04-19-2013 23:14:09 | More by BTPete

deebo

Minnesota

4.34/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

On first trip to Belgium in late 2010. A road trip from Bruges to the cafe next to the Monastery on a pilgrimage for the quadruple but lets start with the Blond first. Appearance is cloudy with a light foam. Looks like an unfiltered wheat. Aromas of wheat with an estery banana note. Taste is smooth with a nice balance of wheat and a hop end note. Mouthfeel is complex and rich for a low alcohol beer with a medium level of carbonation. Super drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 03:29:02 | More by deebo

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -17.8%

04-15-2013 03:19:27 | More by Rhettroactive

Ant4711

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

04-05-2013 18:05:57 | More by Ant4711

Mnmaverick

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

04-05-2013 16:48:52 | More by Mnmaverick

CStrife187

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

03-31-2013 20:23:21 | More by CStrife187

tbryan5

Louisiana

5/5  rDev +17.4%

03-30-2013 21:39:09 | More by tbryan5

BAsbill

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

03-30-2013 04:11:04 | More by BAsbill

aztraz

Sweden

4/5  rDev -6.1%

03-29-2013 17:29:30 | More by aztraz

Nesued

South Carolina

4.61/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Lovely golden color, nice head formed upon the pour. Yeast sediment present. Good carbonation that continues to be refreshed as

Smell: A clean, grassy aroma. Light and bright nose. Some spices and yeast add to overall floral profile.

Taste: Toasty malt presence is added to what is found it the aroma. Subtle grassy hop contribution that does not overpower the balance.

Mouthfeel: Just enough linger on the tongue. A crisp and clean light cleansing allowing proper prep for the next sip.

Overall: What a pleasure. A well-made brew for such a soft style. As others of said, drink this as fresh as you can get it. Overshadowed by it's bigger brothers, but a beer that should not be overlooked. Wish I could get more, for it would make a great table beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 00:54:56 | More by Nesued

Sparky44

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

03-23-2013 19:28:23 | More by Sparky44

baybum

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

03-16-2013 14:07:03 | More by baybum

Mattias

Sweden

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

03-13-2013 21:15:26 | More by Mattias