Day 84: Westmalle Trappist Ale

Name: Westmalle Trappist Ale

Brewer: someone... - Belgium

Style: Trappist Ale

Alcohol Content: 9.5%


Review: I have not had the best experience with Trappist Ales, esp the sour ones. Westmalle is excellent however. Cloudy gold color with good head from some of the bottle fermentation. A citrusy yeasty aroma also masks some of the alcohol. The flavor is predictably citrusy and yeasty as well with a slight alcoholic bite. The alcohol content really seems to add a slight bite to the beer which I think pairs well with the rich malt. Overall very solid.

Rating: 4.25/5

Recommend? YES