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St. Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition

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St. Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition

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An Abt/Quadrupel formerly brewed by
St. Bernard Brouwerij

Watou, Belgium

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4154.1/5.04.09/5.0Special11%93.3 Trappist glass P  Stats

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The St. Bernardus Abt 12 is recognized as one of the best ales in the world. For the occasion of our 60th anniversary, our brewmaster Bert Van Hecke created a unique and special variety of the St. Bernardus Abt 12. This "Special Edition" contains hops from Poperinge: Challenger and Golding, and has been brewed with black, amber, munich and pale ale malts.

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 Snojerk321 (952), San Diego, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20

Mar 14, 2008  
750ml bottle from O’Brien’s San Diego. Poured a dark, murky swamp water brown with a big beige head that left nice lacing. Both aroma and flavor was dominated by dark fruits, roasted and caramel malts, and a hint of hops. Another awesome beer from Brouwerij St. Bernard.

 oberabcbbsok (679), Hoboken, Belgium
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Aug 29, 2008  
A little stronger as the normal version. I could drink this beer on bottle. Very complex beer with great aftertaste. Also taste of alcohol. Almost perfect


 oh6gdx (5857), Vaasa, Finland
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Bottled (thanks drewbeerme!). Amber colour with particles floating around. Mediumsized beige head. Aroma is grass, parfume, some caramel, alcohol, earth and spices. Flavour is caramel, toffee and grass with some mild fruityness. Quite different from the normal Abt 12, and sadly not as good as the normal either.


 Jblauvs (154), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 21, 2008  
Imbibed in honor of St. Bernard, For it is his day. ...... Dark Red Pour, Lasting frothy head lacing is incredible. Tart, yeasty, spicy aromas, light fruits, refreshing. Taste is incredibly complex, Raisins, Sweet Dates, Maltier than the regular version. Alcohol presence is also more noticeable. Exceptional brew.


 craftycarl21 (184), South Hero, Vermont, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/518/20
Aug 21, 2008  
Consumed on St. Bernard’s Day according to ecclesiastical calendar. Pours a murky dark brown with reddish tints. Aroma is spicy with brown sugar, molasses, and some yeast. Flavor is absolutely phenomenal- Lots of dark fruit and sweetness, with lots of spicy yeast. Somewhat prickly mouthfeel from the 11%, but oh so delicious. Absolutely incredible.


 oteyj (322), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/517/20
Aug 21, 2008  
Quaffed on St. Bernards day- the famous abbot. Pours murky brown with one finger white head. Aroma is molasses, brown sugar, with some citrus, spicy clove yeast, and coriander. Lots of sweetness and yeast character. Flavor is outstandingly sweet and complex. Tons of brown sugar and dark fruity sweetness. Alcohol bite evident, but not in the way of any flavors. Yeast character is quite nice- clove and allspice. Palate is a little over carbonated, but still smooth and full. Outstanding.




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