Westvleteren 8 and 12 are imported by a FL company, but they’re still hard to get! I would consider buying a couple of bottles now, just in case. (11 replies, last updated by Jim Dorsch January 8, 2004)

Yes, like so many before me, I am in search of the elusive Holy Grail of Belgian beers: the fabled Westvleteren 12 — Beer Advocate’s top-rated (A+) brew, and alleged holder of the title “World's Best... (14 replies, last updated by slvrmermaidgurl September 22, 2009)

Does anyone have any tips on where to find Westvleteren (6,8,12) in Brussels? I’m not picky: bars, stores, car trunks... any place will do. thanks! (4 replies, last updated by devoir August 2, 2009)

Does anyone know where to get Westvleteren 12 in the Dallas area? (6 replies, last updated by Pata_Negra June 2, 2009)

can be found in the DC area? A common opinion seems to be that trappist beers from the Westvleteren Monastery are among the best the world has to offer. (8 replies, last updated by Terry April 25, 2005)

Blind Tiger does serve some Trappist beers. Dunno if you know, but trappist means it’s brewed by monks in europe. Or at least in the same style. Never heard of Westvleteren, not sure if they have it at Blind Tiger. Another... (17 replies, last updated by ahnyc April 1, 2005)

non-frou frou tea? I’m also trying to make it up to Belgium for a few days to visit the Westvleteren trappist ale brewery/abbey. I know there is a Cafe across from the monastery that’s supposed to carry the... (0 replies, last updated by gumushie January 14, 2008)

A while back, I asked if anyone knew where I could find the Westvleteren trappist beer. I also asked on the DC board, as I currently work around that area. I wound up taking my first shot online, from a place located in... (6 replies, last updated by panapet April 15, 2005)

By far, Westvleteren, but good luck finding it – and if you do, consider taking out a loan for a case. Westy 12 was out of this world, yet the memory of the blonde always seems to sneak its way into my head. Achel is pretty... (76 replies, last updated by weeare138 July 6, 2009)

In the continuing beer saga that began when I decided I wanted to try Westvleteren... Over the years, I have heard New Beer Distributors mentioned on these boards plenty. And, I was always well aware of the fact that they are... (1 reply, last updated by Dave April 16, 2005)

of Belgian brewing what Beck’s or St. Pauli Girl are to German brewing. Some of my personal favorite Belgian breweries: De Dolle, Cantillon (these are sour), Drei Fonteinen (also sour), Chimay, Westvleteren (hard to come... (13 replies, last updated by moto April 13, 2009)

Westvleteren 12, Vertical Epic 02, 1998 JW Lees Harvest Ale, 1985 Thomas Hardys (24 replies, last updated by MOREKASHA September 15, 2009)

Weird. Everyone knows Westvleteren 12 holds that position. (21 replies, last updated by tboom29 May 16, 2008)

Is there a place in Austin that has Westvleteren 12? It’s the top rated beer in the world according to ratebeer.com. I just missed it on the shelf at a wine store in San Francisco a few years back and I don’t know of... (6 replies, last updated by achtungpv October 24, 2009)

Under normal circumstances, I would agree with the “Bottles I can drink at home” sentiment, but perusing their bottle menu, I noticed the Westvleteren abbey brews for sale – haven’t had the pleasure of... (16 replies, last updated by joet January 5, 2008)