St. Bernardus Prior 8 - Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

DylanK

Kansas

3.68/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

33 cL bottle poured in a chalice.

Appearance: This dubbel is an exceedingly dark brown with a decent white head, though perhaps not as much as some other reviewers experienced. Perhaps I just lent a bit too gentle of a pour.

Smell: Not particulary pungeant, hops are apparent but not pervasive.

Taste: Crisp, moderate hops. The alcohol taste isn't overpowering and has a nice finish. The flavor is enjoyable though not particularly complex.

Mouthfeel: Smooth. I would have liked a bit more carbonation, but perhaps I just got an flatter bottle.

Overall, I enjoyed this brew. It came in a four-pack sampler from St. Bernardus and we'll see how it compares to its abbey brethren.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 21:41:54 | More by DylanK

velcrogrip

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-20-2013 13:20:07 | More by velcrogrip

Hopswagger

Oklahoma

3.86/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

P: A murky dirty dark pond water body with a creamy froth of khaki head with excellent retention.

S: Salty caramel apples, roasted cinnamon and sugar coated pecans, sweet molasses, dark candy sugar, prunes, subtle herbal gum and a syrupy sweetness.

T/M: Roasted caramel and dark sugar malt with a spicy phenolic fruit profile. Smoldered grain, boozy prunes, old school gum, sugary pecan pound cake, green and red apples and roasted ground spices. Prickly carbonation in a medium body. Finish has a burnt barley flavor and lightly smoked wood.

O: Good stuff but I think I like Pator 6 better. Good balance of flavors and a huge dose of spice.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 23:16:46 | More by Hopswagger

Danobold

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-18-2013 00:51:10 | More by Danobold

lighthabit

Oregon

3.91/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

echoing the other reviews, appearance is hazy, a bit of sediment on the bottom, mine is showing virtually no lacing. smell is fabulous, fruits, love it. taste is more of the same. only issue is a distractingly prickly carbonation that i'd like to see muted a bit. waiting a bit after the pour helps here. very cheerful, will have to try more from them.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 08:04:26 | More by lighthabit

Satsuma

Florida

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-16-2013 04:03:48 | More by Satsuma

MCMASTERSANCHEZ

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-15-2013 23:51:50 | More by MCMASTERSANCHEZ

Nolen12

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

06-11-2013 03:30:46 | More by Nolen12

ystazi

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-10-2013 19:11:57 | More by ystazi

ek_ek

California

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-08-2013 17:18:03 | More by ek_ek

innominat

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

06-07-2013 14:46:53 | More by innominat

Gregvg

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-07-2013 04:04:25 | More by Gregvg

gos42

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-05-2013 01:50:31 | More by gos42

SHODriver

California

4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: pours a deep brown with a finger and a half of dense off white head that slowly fades and leaves moderate lacing
S: smells of dark fruits, spice from the yeast and a bit of candi sugar
T: tastes of spice from the yeast, dark fruits, some alcohol, and some slight sugary sweetness. swallow is a bit more alcohol, some bitterness and a bit more sweetness and dark fruit
M: medium in the mouth with adequate and slightly prickly carbonation, a bit of a dry finish
O: A pretty solid beer with good flavors and good marks for hitting the style. a bit spicier than I expected but not bad.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 02:11:01 | More by SHODriver

Luiz0930

California

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-02-2013 05:20:27 | More by Luiz0930

DenverBigRed

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-31-2013 23:12:37 | More by DenverBigRed

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-31-2013 03:25:30 | More by jayhunter357

Plonk

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-29-2013 18:24:23 | More by Plonk

JakerLou

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-27-2013 22:05:24 | More by JakerLou

bf7

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

05-27-2013 03:01:17 | More by bf7

mrlucid98

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-26-2013 20:38:43 | More by mrlucid98

IanSpindler

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-25-2013 23:41:51 | More by IanSpindler

WKole81

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-25-2013 12:32:47 | More by WKole81

gfx

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-25-2013 04:44:14 | More by gfx

Dirksen

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-24-2013 19:23:40 | More by Dirksen