Monk’s Brew was inspired by the Trappist monasteries of Rochefort and Westvleteren. While I’ve had a few Rochefort (can’t wait to crack open the Rochefort 10 that’s been sitting in the basement) in my time, I have yet to sample anything from the elusive Westvleteren monks. Based on that experience, Mikkeller’s quadrupel is a darn tasty brew, but still has a little ways to go to match the rich, full bodied beers coming from Rochefort.
