St. Bernardus Abt 12 4.16 2137

St. Bernardus Abt 12

	Percentile
	100
	overall

Brewed by St. Bernard Brouwerij
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Watou, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
2137	4.16/5.0	4.16/5.0	10.5%	97.6	Trappist glass

Commercial Description:
The absolute top quality in the hierarchy of the St. Bernardus beers. It is also the beer with the highest alcohol content (10.50 %). A dark ivory coloured beer with a high fermentation. The show piece of the brewery. Thanks to its soft and unconditionally genuine aroma, the beer can be smoothly tasted. The Abt has a very fruity flavour.

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AndrewKoransky (30), Salida, Colorado, USA

4.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.6	9/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

Sep 5, 2004
I didn’t think I was a fan of trappist ales until I tried this beer. Wow... outstanding. Bit hoppier than I’ve come to expect from a trappist, but the hops don’t overpower the beer. Superbly balanced, with enough hops, malt, yeastiness, and alcohol to please just about anyone. May God continue bless these monks! Outstanding...

poisoneddwarf (216), Rathdrum, Idaho, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	7/10	4/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Dec 24, 2009

11.2 oz bottle. Aroma is faint, Belgian, slightly sugary; aroma is much stronger in my second Trappist glass--it opens up considerably. Pours ruby red with a lasting dissipating head, perfect lacing. Flavor is top of the line Belgian. A little woody, strong alcohol presence. Has that awesome Belgian aftertaste that I can never describe with mere words. Overall, one of the best Belgian brews I’ve ever had.

Oddefellowe (50), Tampa, Florida, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Dec 24, 2009

Opaque brown with a minimal white head and slight lacing. Smells of hay, alcohol and some resin. medium sweetness, light bitterness. light body long finish. Not something I’d seek out.

sinkr (240), Lusby, Maryland, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Dec 23, 2009

750->Trappist glass: Pours a huge, frothy, brown head atop a dark brown body. Aroma aroma with some cereal and milk mixed in. Medium bodied, good carbonation, and a creamy metallic mouthfeel. Moderately sweet in taste and lightly bitter. A truly great beer!

spanky167 (13), , Virginia, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	8/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Dec 23, 2009

This was a great experience for me. I had it on tap at my local bier garden. Poured a chocolatey brown and red color. Very dense. Smell reminded me of a farm for some reason, sort of barnyardish. Taste was very earthy and sweet to me. Best beer I’ve had.

mcbeyond (33), Newport Beach, California, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Dec 23, 2009

Wow! I think I’ve had other St. Bernies before, but this one is a whole different universe. A full-bodied, fruity cornucopia of flavor. Quite a bit cheaper than Rochefort 10, I’d like to compare them side by side.

towerjac (33), Lansing, Michigan, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Dec 22, 2009

Pours a reddish brown color with a bubbly off-white head. Nice candy and fruit aroma. Flavors are apple, caramel, sugar, and spice. Nicely carbonated, excellent beer.

Straling (195), Heerlen, Netherlands

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Dec 22, 2009

Bottle 33cl. Pours a murky brown colour with a good size head and good carbonation. Very strong aroma of chocolate, fruits and roasted malt, great balance. Taste is excellent, lovely balanced fruits and malts and goes down with a lovely bit of warmth. Great beer!

davidm (186), Melbourne, Australia

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	4/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Dec 20, 2009 Updated: Dec 21, 2009

Bottle 750ml. Amazing. Aromas of burnt malt, caramel, apple, and alcohol. Flavour is long-lasting, with sweet and bitter notes playing beautifully. Palate is creamy, and full-bodied. Brown colour, with a creamy long-lasting head.

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