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Abt 12
Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV
- From:
- Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV
- Belgium
- Style:
- Quadrupel (Quad)
Ranked #3 - ABV:
- 10%
- Score:
- 99
Ranked #241 - Avg:
- 4.47 | pDev: 9.17%
- Reviews:
- 3,004
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 10, 2024
- Added:
- Oct 14, 2001
- Wants:
- 902
- Gots:
- 2,925
St. Bernardus Abt 12 is widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. It is therefore no surprise that it is our brewery’s flagship beer, ranked at the very top of the St. Bernardus beer hierarchy. It is brewed in the classic quadrupel style and adheres to the original 1946 recipe.
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Ratings by MistaT:
Reviewed by MistaT from Colorado
4.13/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Overall: a triumphant beer that definitely stands out when you want a heavy beer but not a stout. It reminds me of old/stock ales but with less hops and bitterness. Tastes of raisin, rum, bread, and a slight pucker from prunes.
Great right ahead or right after the coldes of months, or when you need something to sip all night and a stout would be too much.
I do think there may be better quads, but as of yet I haven't found one that tops Abt 12.
Look: a dark mahogany brown that looks almost deep purple if not under light. Beautiful lacing with the a thick head that dissipates into a nice creamy top coating of bubbles.
Smell:right up in your nose, this one carries a pervasive aroma though it's not heavy. I catch the smell of Belgian yeast (sharp/sour) and it's lovely.
Taste: don't tackle this one when it's too cold, I enjoyed it after 40+ mins out of the fridge. Bold flavors that are balanced between raisins, prunes, rum, and dark bread. Loved that I can't taste any rock sugar, a common issue with me and high ABV Belgian beers.
Feel: top of the mouth silkiness and a long lasting presence on the top of the mouth/cheeks.
Feb 04, 2022Great right ahead or right after the coldes of months, or when you need something to sip all night and a stout would be too much.
I do think there may be better quads, but as of yet I haven't found one that tops Abt 12.
Look: a dark mahogany brown that looks almost deep purple if not under light. Beautiful lacing with the a thick head that dissipates into a nice creamy top coating of bubbles.
Smell:right up in your nose, this one carries a pervasive aroma though it's not heavy. I catch the smell of Belgian yeast (sharp/sour) and it's lovely.
Taste: don't tackle this one when it's too cold, I enjoyed it after 40+ mins out of the fridge. Bold flavors that are balanced between raisins, prunes, rum, and dark bread. Loved that I can't taste any rock sugar, a common issue with me and high ABV Belgian beers.
Feel: top of the mouth silkiness and a long lasting presence on the top of the mouth/cheeks.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by turfy from Texas
4.54/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.54/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Murky dark brown body with a most impressive, foamy tan head, 4 fingers high. Nose of raisins, malt, some sweetness and a bit of booze. Dark fruit taste with some breadiness, malt, and a lingering light sweet taste. Medium body and carbonation. If the body was a touch heavier, I would love this beer to death. World class beer, simply.
Mar 10, 2024Rated by brianstrong2 from Tennessee
4.8/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.8/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
One of the best beers in the world. Fills up half the top shelf of my beer fridge.
Feb 16, 2024Rated by ElijahWorships from Georgia
5/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Perhaps the greatest ever!
Feb 09, 2024Rated by jneedham
4.98/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.98/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Amazing Beer! One of best I have ever had! Chocolate and malty notes! Perfection!
Jan 17, 2024Rated by Troy-Hawaii from Hawaii
4/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bought a single 11.2 oz bottle Village Bottle Shop $7.99
Dec 11, 2023Rated by NqyRobbo from England
4.8/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
4.8/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Sensational
Dec 10, 2023
Abt 12 from Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV
Beer rating:
99 out of
100 with
10341 ratings
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