Westvleteren 12 is brewed at Sint-Sixtus Abbey in Vleteren, a Trappist brewery founded in 1838. This quadrupel undergoes two fermentations: primary in the brewery, then again in the bottle to refine its character. The recipe combines malt, hops, yeast, candi sugar and water.

The aroma displays raisin and nutty notes. On the palate, silky caramel and chocolate meld with a warm, sweet profile. The 10.2% alcohol is present yet integrated throughout.