I hadn't been paying a lot of attention to the release, since I have my own source for this beer now. But since they're selling more beer because the abbey needs repairs... that's exactly the reason that the monks make beer in the first place. I don't think they view their purpose in life is to brew the greatest beer known to mankind; selling beer is a means to an end, so fine - they need money, if I see Westy 12 in the store I'll give them my damn money!
Minor point of correction:
Monks ORIGINALLY brewed beer because of the fasting during Lent...when their diets were severely restricted, as well as an alternative to unsafe drinking water...here's one link to more info: http://www.st-stefanus.com/en/history
now i suspect they brew it for money as well as FUN! after all, that's why I brew(fun-don't think I could sell it...)