St. Bernardus Prior 8

Brewed by St. Bernard Brouwerij
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Watou, Belgium

[Sampled in 2003.] When I had thisone some years ago I found it rotten, sour, fat, too sweet, but later I realized it should be that way, then my notes has grown a little. Funny to see how the notes/ratings change by time. Next time maybe >4

Bottle Pours dark w/huge persistent head. Aroma is chocolate. Taste is some raisin and cinnamon, along with some hoppy bitterness to finish

I first had this been when the LCBO was selling a St. Bernardus assorted gift set at Christmas 2005. This beer was not as impressive as the 12. I recently did a tasting along with the St. Bernardus Pater 6 and Abt12. Definitely a nice beer, but nowhere near as well-balanced as the Abt 12. The beer pours a nice red-brown colour with white head with aromas of figs and spice. Has nice raisin and port flavours, but has a winey sourness that throws off the balance of the beer

Pours dark in the tulip glass. Chunky thick white head with a nose of chocolate and malt. Body is bit lighter than should be for an 8% ABV beer. Drinkable but not memorable.

Finish - Flavor o Sweet - light, moderate, heavy, harsh o Acidic - light, moderate, heavy, harsh o Bitter - light, moderate, heavy, harsh o Acetic (vinegar) o Sour (sour milk) o Salty

Dark brown-red body. Tan on the head. Aroma: malt, milk, raisin, dark fruits. Flavor: malt, yeast, dark fruits. It´s winous and strong. In a sense it has to much co2 in it. It should be more mellow in it´s way of presenting it self.

330ml bottle. Pours a dark reddish brown with a very creamy off-white head. Sweet and dark fruit in the nose with some alcohol. Full-bodied dark fruit and malt flavors, with some vinous characters. Light spice as well.

draft. Chocolatey aroma, hints of roasted malts, caramel and dark fruits. Pours dark brown with a fluffy off white head. Smooth and rich malts, caramel and chocolate, creamy mouthfeel. Easy drinking for 8%.