St. Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition

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

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.

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.

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.

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.