Trappist Westvleteren Special 6. I've already tried the 8 and the 12 from this rarest of trappist breweries. Some would say they're over-hyped because of this. But when the opportunity came to try the 6 (from Mort Subite), I went for it. This dates from around 1999 and was produced not for commercial purposes (as the blond 6 is) but for the monks themselves to drink. It's soft and subtle, light and thin, sweet and fruity. Dark brown old leather, toffee and raisins dominate but there's also a back note that is hard to put your finger on. It tastes like home-brew that's been left in ancient wooden cupboards for years, albeit from one of the most infamous Trappist breweries in the world. 6/10.
Tripel Karmeliet. Still brewed from the same 1679 recipe, it's unique in flavour; fruity and wheaty with a giant frothy bubblegum head. 9/10.
Corsendonk Agnus. (Abbey Pale Ale). Soft, floral and very balanced. Decent. 8/10.

Westmalle Tripel. Made under the offical trappist badge, it's a hefty 9.5%. This beer is what it's all about for me. First brewed in 1934, it was the very first tripel (pale, super strong ale) ever made and still remains one of the best. Bitter, fruity and dry. 9/10.
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