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EP052 How Westvleteren 12 Accidentally Became “The Best Beer In The World”

The Belgian Smaak Podcast | Exploring the world of Belgian beer by Breandán Kearney

Dec 23, 20241:13:16Society & Culture

How did Westvleteren 12, a strong dark ale produced by a tiny monastery brewery in Belgium, become the world’s most sought-after beer? The post EP052 | How Westvleteren 12 Accidentally Became “The Best Beer In The World”...

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