St. Bernardus Pater 6 - Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

EvilKeith

Alabama

4.35/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The Pater 6 poured into the goblet a lightly yeast hazed garnet brown color. The head was creamy tan foam that was continuously fed by streams of carbonation rising to the surface. The lace was thick and classically Belgian.
The smell was heavy on sweet malts, spicy yeast funk, medicinal phenolics, and the alcohol is faintly detectable. Overall, this was a pleasant mix.
The zippy active carbonation causes the tongue to tingle, medium bodied.
This is a much heralded example of a Dubbel, and deservedly so. Without a doubt this is one the best of the style in the world today. Complexities and depth are among this ones attributes. Very well done!
This is something I could easily drink on a regular basis.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2006 12:50:20 | More by EvilKeith

WKole81

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-25-2013 12:32:33 | More by WKole81

desint

Belgium

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

05-24-2013 11:05:10 | More by desint

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

05-23-2013 20:55:43 | More by jroberts8811

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-21-2013 00:55:56 | More by johntfox

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-18-2013 19:43:23 | More by ummswimmin

safaricook

Netherlands

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-17-2013 19:25:50 | More by safaricook

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-16-2013 16:59:37 | More by Slatetank

JoshFrierson86

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

05-16-2013 12:23:32 | More by JoshFrierson86

SHODriver

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: poured into a SAt Bernardus Chalice to a deep mahogany with a half ich of off white head that fades to a small mat
S: smells of bready malt, dark fruit, caramel sweetness and a bit of spicy yeast
T: bready malt sweetness, some caramel, spicy yeast, dark fruits, slight candi sugar like sweetness and a tinge of bitterness. swallow brings more bready malt, dark fruits and spice
M: lighter side of medium in the mouth with slightly prickly carbonation and a semi dry finish
O: good complexity, good flavors, solid balance and very enjoyable. very smooth and easy to drink. a fantastic Dubbel

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 01:28:12 | More by SHODriver

hackmann

Michigan

3.83/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: ruddy brown body with a light tan 1-1/2 finger head; spotty lacing

Aroma: dark bread, dark fruit, light overall, builds character as the ale warms

Flavors: dark fruit – raisin like; pumpernickel with a little rye swirl; touch of spice;

Mouthfeel: fizzy carbonation sparkling wine like, mild-moderate body, nice balance between sweet malts and hops, light dark fruits linger on the palate; to me it is fairly simple: raisin, pumpernickel bread with a touch of rye grain spice and a light aftertaste.

To the Point: a nice Pater, pleasing to drink, easy to enjoy, I think I like this better than the Prior 8 which has a cinnamon raisin bread likeness;

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 17:36:51 | More by hackmann

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-10-2013 16:12:38 | More by twenty5

jdawg80

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-10-2013 14:08:24 | More by jdawg80

jeranbrews

New York

4.28/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - light auburn with faint beige head. Pretty lacing that glides down the glass gently

S - faint nutty aroma.

T - well balanced malty. Slight abv burn sweet gentle

M - slightly sparkly not to hot stays in your mouth just the right amount of time

D - high not as good as the 8

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 01:55:39 | More by jeranbrews

Stugotzo

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-07-2013 21:27:18 | More by Stugotzo

DRBiser

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-30-2013 22:34:04 | More by DRBiser

troy138

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

04-28-2013 16:32:48 | More by troy138

swimfire

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-28-2013 00:57:48 | More by swimfire

BierMeJohn

Germany

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

04-21-2013 12:01:38 | More by BierMeJohn

BrewmanCapote

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-21-2013 05:35:43 | More by BrewmanCapote

Hopswagger

Oklahoma

4.4/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

P: A speckled mahogany body with a dollop of off white head that fades to a bubbly wake.

S: A controlled caramel, great Belgian yeast strain, subdued sweet dark fruits, clove, the black bottom part of a banana, pumpernickel bread and spicy hops. Aroma is similar to a musty cardboard fruit container.

T/M: Malty caramel, bready yeast, dark fruits, booze, and spices. Vivacious medium body that finishes dry with green apple tartness and bitter spiced tea tannin.

O: Complex and perfectly balanced. I gotta say I love it and want some more of it. The balance is what really shines here. Not over barring in any way but just nicely married. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 01:45:39 | More by Hopswagger

fionn13

Ireland

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-19-2013 19:40:54 | More by fionn13

Casey3236

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-19-2013 00:53:39 | More by Casey3236

Poupae

Thailand

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-16-2013 12:02:51 | More by Poupae

pointone

Missouri

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-16-2013 06:50:08 | More by pointone