St. Bernardus Prior 8

Name: Prior 8
Date: 07/13/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting

hazy brown, tons of carbonation, huge frothy off white head, earthy malt aroma, nice fruity malt flavor, light esters, light spices, a fine drinking beer although a bit light,
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Name: Prior 8
Date: 03/11/2006

dark with ruby edges, huge beige head, lots of lace, rich ripe fruit aroma, wonderful rich chocolate flavor with lots of ripe fruit character, but still a bit light even compared to the 6 which has a stronger malt profile

Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4

Poured a deep brown into the glass with an off white head. The aroma on this one was malty with some plumlike notes. The taste on this one was surprisingly mild for the strength of this beer with some deep fruitlike flavors coming through. A really great brew!

Bottle. Pours a very dark reddish brown with a medium beige head. Aroma is yeasty and malty with notes of fruit, black cherry, raisin, plum. Medium in body with light carbonation. Flavor is slightly sweet and mostly dominated by the malt flavors although there is some fruitiness/berry mixed in with the note of alcohol. It ends with a distinctly alcohol and yeasty dry finish. This is great.

11.2 oz bottle. pours a dark brown with a decent sized head that quickly dissipated to a thin lacing. Aromas of malts and spices... not all that strong though. A bit thin on the palate. Carbonation is strong and it has a very pleasant body on the tongue. A good belgian strong ale, not the best by far.

Draft in signature St. B. glass...dark but not heavy, this one goes down easily. Flavors of chocolate and dried fruit. Thin cream-colored head is atop the dark body. Nice carbonation.

Bottle. Aroma is muted, but I get raisins and ginger. Thick, dark brown, lots of creamy head. Flavor is full of fruits and spices, some ginger. Very drinkable, watery despite the high ABV. Very good.

[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