St. Bernardus Abt 12 - Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

Mattyb79

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

02-11-2013 23:21:18 | More by Mattyb79

akang

California

3.74/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a 330 mL bottle into a tulip.

A: Dark reddish/brown with a little bit of head that settles down fairly quickly.

S: Hints of caramel and dark fruits (primarily cherries for me).

T: The dark fruits come through first followed by a little nuttiness. However, I was disappointed by the finish as there is a noticeable booziness that lingers.

M: Nicely carbonated and pleasing to the tongue.

O: A solid quad that is widely available, but I personally think the Rochefort 10 is better.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 21:12:54 | More by akang

Kreko7

California

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-18-2013 17:26:47 | More by Kreko7

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-18-2013 16:48:05 | More by eyeenjoybeer

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-18-2013 12:12:55 | More by NJB145

polloenfuego

Ontario (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Poured from a 330 ml bottle into a St. Bernardus chalice.

A: This quad pours a murky brown with some ruby hues. Upon pouring there is a small head, but this dissolves quickly leaving a small wisp and some lacing.

S: Dried fruits are prominent, and the lovely smell of Belgian yeasts are present as well.

T: The dried fruits come forward, a sweet taste but not overpoweringly so. The yeast can be tasted as well and you can certainly notice the alcohol on this beer.

M: The carbonation is good, and the beer leaves a nice feeling.

O: This is a superior example of a quad. In the same wheelhouse as Rochefort 10, it has a great flavour and body. This just confirms to me my preference for abbey beers. I would highly recommend this beer to anyone who wants an example of a quad.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 11:31:01 | More by polloenfuego

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-18-2013 01:57:44 | More by hotsudge

GinsuDave

Michigan

5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-18-2013 01:10:09 | More by GinsuDave

TheConnMan

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-17-2013 19:03:06 | More by TheConnMan

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-17-2013 19:01:56 | More by EricClayton

hsaye

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-17-2013 18:42:59 | More by hsaye

athesing10

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-17-2013 14:01:25 | More by athesing10

Glider

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-17-2013 13:38:37 | More by Glider

lndsy

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-17-2013 13:01:50 | More by lndsy

chossboss

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-17-2013 04:28:22 | More by chossboss

myersk27

Indiana

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-17-2013 03:50:18 | More by myersk27

Dave7500kl

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-16-2013 23:35:24 | More by Dave7500kl

Blashawright

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-16-2013 22:23:05 | More by Blashawright

pkenkman

Estonia

3.75/5  rDev -16.1%

05-16-2013 20:19:23 | More by pkenkman

iamnitrox

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-16-2013 20:04:54 | More by iamnitrox

BradStokley

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-16-2013 19:37:15 | More by BradStokley

carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-16-2013 18:31:23 | More by carlosega

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-16-2013 18:26:55 | More by Westuh

DStoked

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-16-2013 17:02:13 | More by DStoked

Rainblows

Illinois

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-16-2013 14:38:28 | More by Rainblows