Dark amber color. Crowned with an abundant and strong lacing head. The aroma of the Westvleteren 8 is an attractive combination of green nuts, soft fruit and a touch of caramel. The different flavors of this beer lead to a harmonious yet complex taste. One tastes the malts, as it were, up to barley husk. The aftertaste is characterised by a distinct and striking hop bitterness.
The monks of Westvleteren apply the traditional infusion brew method, only using natural ingredients. First of all warm water and scraped barley malt are mixed together. The mash is heated until the present starch is converted to sugars. The sediment forms a layer of filter. The bright filtrate that is obtained is called wort. Next the wort is heated and hops are added after which the boiled wort is cooled down.
- Style
- ALE - STRONG ALE
- Sub Style
- ALE - Belgian Strong Dark Ale
- Appareance
- Roasted
- Alcohol Content
- 8,0 grados
- Volume
- 33cl
- Country
- BELGIUM
- Fabrica
- SAINT-SIXtTUS ABBEY
- IBUS
- 35
- Unidades caja
- 24