Abt 12
Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

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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:
10,341
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 SargeMcCluck:
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Reviewed by SargeMcCluck from Texas

4.63/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pours murky brown with two to three fingers of tan head. Distinct streams of carbonation make my tulip look like some kind of dark mass potion.

The nose gives off a big hit of sweet grape and raisin, balanced by spicy peppercorn, yeast, and malt. Always find myself sniffing the cork. The taste follows, adding rich layers of vanilla ice cream, banana chips, fig, cherry, clove, brown sugar, and rum. Mouthfeel is thick, but still carries a pleasant buzz of carbonation.

Note that despite its drinkability, this is a true sipper that only improves as it approaches room temperature. With an occasional metal tang at lower temperatures, you may find yourself overcome with despair as the last mouthful turns out to be exponentially better than the first. This beer has effectively replaced celebratory wine/champagne in my house.
Sep 08, 2016
More User Ratings:
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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
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, 2024
 
Rated: 4.63 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Mar 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4.41 by BSW from California

Feb 18, 2024
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Rated by brianstrong2 from Tennessee

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, 2024
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Rated by ElijahWorships from Georgia

5/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Perhaps the greatest ever!
Feb 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.48 by dhebert87 from Texas

Feb 04, 2024
 
Rated: 4.87 by Supper1

Jan 30, 2024
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Rated by jneedham

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, 2024
 
Rated: 4.26 by RoyalKaiju from Kentucky

Jan 14, 2024
 
Rated: 4.57 by asouth12 from Massachusetts

Jan 14, 2024
 
Rated: 3.93 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.18 by Maxxis from Illinois

Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Jan 06, 2024
 
Rated: 4.13 by paylstep from Canada (ON)

Dec 31, 2023
 
Rated: 4.84 by superwho24 from Arkansas

Dec 30, 2023
 
Rated: 4.53 by Quikshark from South Carolina

Dec 26, 2023
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Rated by Troy-Hawaii from Hawaii

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, 2023
 
Rated: 4.85 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 11, 2023
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Rated by NqyRobbo from England

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