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Belgian Beer Quest illuminates the people, places, histories, and mysteries behind legendary Belgian beers like Westvleteren, Orval, and others. In our quest to understand what makes these beers so special, we take you to monasteries, villages, and rarely seen breweries in a small, beautiful, and often unassuming country. Take a deep dive into one of the richest and most authentic beer cultures in the world. Join us on Belgian Beer Quest.
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Westvleteren 12 is consistently ranked one of the best beers – and often THE best – in the world by beer geeks, journalists, and aficionados.
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Production of Westvleteren 12 is incredibly limited: distribution is practically nonexistent. The only legal way to purchase it involves making a trip to a remote abbey in the rural north of Belgium. And, until recently, the only way to buy more than a few bottles at a time involved a phone call and the beer-buying equivalent of winning the lottery.
Join host Nate Cairney as he tries his hand at acquiring two cases of Westvleteren 12. Along the way, you’ll learn more about Belgium’s history, monks who resist supply and demand, the unexpected impact of the Internet, and the implications of being a beer pilgrim. Belgian Beer Quest is brought to you by Ear Blitz.
Helpful Links:
Rate Beer - Westvleteren Profile
Breandán Kearney - Belgian Smaak website
Ear Blitz Website - Episode Page
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