(Alc. 5.8% Vol.) The green-capped Westvleteren blond, which was launched at the opening of the In De Vrede visitor’s centre, is our youngest family member. When refrigerated, the beer will have a hazy blondish colour, a huge frothy head and sparkle beautifully. The flavour strongly reveals the malt and three types of local hops, enriched with a slightly fruity accent. The bitter taste dominates and the hops linger on the palate. The blond?s aftertaste is strongly bitter.

(Alc. 8% Vol.) Sporting a blue bottle cap, the Westvleteren 8 has achieved real cult status, just like its Westvleteren Abt 12 counterpart. The beer has a tanned, amber red-brown colouring and is topped by a lovely, large, lacy head. It has a sweet fragrance, boasting a variety of fruity aromas. Westvleteren 8 feels full and sweet in the mouth, you can almost taste the malt, including the chaff of the barley. A surprising hint of bitterness is noticeable at the end and the aftertaste lingers.

(Alc. 10.2% Vol.) The Westvleteren 12, with a distinctive yellow cap, has been awarded the title of "Best Beer in the World" several times. The beer, also called Flemish Bourgogne, has a dark amber colour and a stable, very lacy white head. Carrying a massive nose of raisin-sweet, nutty blends, the Westvleteren 8 has a very full, creamy aroma and a rich, caramel-like and malt-flavoured palate, thus making it the ideal nightcap. The aftertaste is bitter and lingers.