Some call it the best beer in the world. The Westvleteren Brewery – run by Belgian monks – only brews around 5,000 barrels of their beer annually.

Westvleteren 12, a Belgian beer often called the best in the world, officially hits U.S. store shelves for the first time Wednesday. But fans of the beer may want to act quickly: ...

Westvleteren 12 sells for 40 euros a case — less than $2 a beer — which is pretty inexpensive for the best beer in the world. But again, the monks aren't looking to make a profit on the operation.

Westvleteren 12 sells for 40 euros a case — less than $2 a beer — which is pretty inexpensive for the best beer in the world. But again, the monks aren't looking to make a profit on the operation.

Previously, Westvleteren beer had only been sold abroad in the U.S. on a single occasion in 2012, in order to raise money for abbey repairs. Under the new system, ...

Last year, if you asked a random sampling of enthusiasts what the best beer in the world was, the vast majority would likely - and without hesitation - answer Westvleteren 12, a Quadrupel-style ale ...

Beer lovers are rejoicing today as the holy grail of Belgian beer is making its debut – and possibly its only appearance – in the United States. Westvleteren 12 will be sold in the U.S. and ...

Craft beer has taken the world by storm, with thousands of independent breweries popping up in every corner of the globe. But with so many options, standing out requires something truly special. Some ...

Westvleteren 12 sells for 40 euros a case — less than $2 a beer — which is pretty inexpensive for the best beer in the world. But again, the monks aren't looking to make a profit on the operation.

Westvleteren 12, a Belgian beer often called the best in the world, officially hits U.S. store shelves for the first time Wednesday. But fans of the beer may want to act quickly: ...

Westvleteren Trappist brewery (Charles D. Cook/DrinkBelgianBeer.com) Five monks work in the brewery, with another five helping on bottling days. Of the 10 Trappist monasteries that produce beer ...