I truly enjoy what the folks at liquid Riot Brewing up in Portland are doing. Their beers are very edgy and a fitting homage to those who fought in the Portland Rum Riots of 1855 on the spot of the Brewery today. Recently they attempted a Belgian Quad to try and mimic the classic world #1 Westy 12 (Trappist Westvleteren 12). I'd say not only did they succeed in their quest but they may have in the end created a beer that will ultimately be considered better than the Westy 12.
Liquid Riot / De Struise Transwesteit 12 pours a clear dark caramel brown body with a one finger tight bubbled foamy beige head. Some decent lacing. The nose is sweet with lots of dark fruit and rich maltiness, some moderate alcohol, very thick and deep. The flavor is just about as close to the real deal as I have tasted. Heavy sweet and fruity maltiness that’s really deep and chewy. The fig, plum, and candied fruitiness just coat the mouth and really linger. A decent bit of alcohol heat on the finish, but not out of place for the style. Thick and chewy body with soft gentle carbonation. Really nice Quad. Likely the best clone attempt at Westy 12 that I’ve had.
Look out Trappist Monks, an upstart from Portland ME has your title dead in sight.
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