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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 wrb357:
Reviewed by wrb357 from California
4.2/5 rDev -6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.2/5 rDev -6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
I finally tried one of these. I'm still getting a handle on Belgian ales, and this is a pretty hefty style to get into (quad) but I tried it from a 11.2oz bottle into a goblet.
A - Looks really dark, reddish, like cherry juice or something. Had a decent head to it.
S - Smelled like various fruit juices combined with wine, and some figs or something
T - Carbonation was very present. At first it reminded me of a port or sherry because of its bubbly nature and overall fruit flavor, but as time went on it subdued a bit and I could taste all of the flavors. Sort of like chocolate covered bing cherries, or prunes or really thick dark caramel. It was sweet but not overly. Really tasted like a dessert wine, if you ask me.
M - Felt good in the mouth, definitely a sipper (like I said, dessert wine) but I loved the bubbly nature of it after awhile.
D - Went down smoothly and easily, due to its sweetness and light nature, but fruity taste. Would be great to have a couple of these but not for the head - very alcoholic! Perfect thing to bust out for dessert when others are having port or something.
I'd get this again, but it would definitely have to be for a special occasion or something. A nice after-dinner drink to celebrate a promotion or something. I like session beers, but this is a nice treat.
Jan 11, 2011A - Looks really dark, reddish, like cherry juice or something. Had a decent head to it.
S - Smelled like various fruit juices combined with wine, and some figs or something
T - Carbonation was very present. At first it reminded me of a port or sherry because of its bubbly nature and overall fruit flavor, but as time went on it subdued a bit and I could taste all of the flavors. Sort of like chocolate covered bing cherries, or prunes or really thick dark caramel. It was sweet but not overly. Really tasted like a dessert wine, if you ask me.
M - Felt good in the mouth, definitely a sipper (like I said, dessert wine) but I loved the bubbly nature of it after awhile.
D - Went down smoothly and easily, due to its sweetness and light nature, but fruity taste. Would be great to have a couple of these but not for the head - very alcoholic! Perfect thing to bust out for dessert when others are having port or something.
I'd get this again, but it would definitely have to be for a special occasion or something. A nice after-dinner drink to celebrate a promotion or something. I like session beers, but this is a nice treat.
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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