St. Bernardus Pater 6 - Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.58/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Opaque amber hue with a foamy tan head of about half a finger which seems to be retaining well.

Aroma: A bit of a metallic or copper tinge to it (which I've noticed in others of the style). Semi-sweet malt tones and some plum/apricot.

Taste: The fruit notes come through subtly and also get that slight metallic taste (but it's not really off-tasting). Some spice from the yeast, particularly clove. Drying aftertaste and a bit of lingering bitterness from the spices. About as robust as I'd expect for 6.7% ABV.

Mouthfeel: Though very effervescent, it has a nice smoothness from the head. Medium bodied. Aftertaste is slightly cloying after a while.

Final Thoughts: A decent beer, one of the better Dubbel's I've had. Any fan of Belgian beer would appreciate this one. Would I drink it again? Maybe, for now I'm looking forward to trying their 8, Tripel, and 12.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 22:32:28 | More by JamesMN

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

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

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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

safaricook

Netherlands

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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

JoshFrierson86

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

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

SHODriver

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%
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 -7%
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 -2.9%

05-10-2013 16:12:38 | More by twenty5

jdawg80

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.9%

05-10-2013 14:08:24 | More by jdawg80

jeranbrews

New York

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
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 +3.2%

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

DRBiser

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.9%

04-30-2013 22:34:04 | More by DRBiser

troy138

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

04-28-2013 16:32:48 | More by troy138

swimfire

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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

BierMeJohn

Germany

3.75/5  rDev -9%

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

BrewmanCapote

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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

Hopswagger

Oklahoma

4.4/5  rDev +6.8%
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 -2.9%

04-19-2013 19:40:54 | More by fionn13

Casey3236

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.9%

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

Poupae

Thailand

4/5  rDev -2.9%

04-16-2013 12:02:51 | More by Poupae

pointone

Missouri

4/5  rDev -2.9%

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

NikD

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +15.3%

04-16-2013 00:04:28 | More by NikD

2GOOFY

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

04-15-2013 04:49:34 | More by 2GOOFY