Tynt Meadow
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey

The English Strong Ale may seem an odd style to choose for a Trappist Ale, but it's appropriate as this Trappist monastery is located in the heart of England. Poured from an 11.2 oz bottle with a best by date of 13/05/28 (13 May 2028) into a Belgian tulip beer glass.

Dark red color, looks almost black unless held up to the light. About a half inch of light tan head, settling to a ring and thin film on the surface. Any lacing tends to slide back down the glass.

Aromas of caramel and dark fruits, reminiscent of fig filling and raisin cookies. Almost a cream soda-like quality to the aroma.

Flavors of caramel and dark fruits (fig, raisin) with dark chocolate in the background. There is a bit of mild hop bitterness to help balance the sweetness from the malt.

Medium body. Lively carbonation to cleanse the palate, uncommon to have in a strong ale. Pleasant flavors linger well past the finish.

A very enjoyable strong ale. Complex but the flavors are well integrated, drinks very smoothly.

Nothing special in my book.
I've brewed much better myself.

 

11.2 oz. bottle poured into tulip
(May 13, 2028 best-by date)

L: murky dark brown topped by 2/3-inch head of beige/tan foam; no major sticking or lacing; keeps full collar of beige/tan foam with most of a skin

S: toasted honey bun, toasted sweet bread, caramel, toffee, raisin bread, figs, prunes, dates ... fruitcake with very dark bread; light hints of oak

T: sweet up front, raisins, prunes, very bready and malty with a hint of earthiness in the finish; licorice, dates ... oak wood ... maybe even a hint of leather thrown in; there's also an herbal or spice note that I can't place, maybe cardamom or nutmeg; chocolate, dark chocolate, baker's chocolate, hint of coffee ... as this warms, it's tasting a bit like a stout; shows a bit more sweetness over time as the beer warms in the glass, opens up and the palate adjusts

F: full but light ... the carbonation is fluffy; over time it's not so light, much heavier and approaching stout thick; ultimately I'd call it a light heavyweight, just a tick heftier than a midweight with a hint of stout slickness but plenty of carbonation to give it a pleasant crispness

O: a 7.4% ABV beer that acts and feels almost like a 12% quad ... it's big, big sweetness, big flavors; it starts off almost too sweet, tasting like it might be a sickly sweet mess, but there's enough hop bitterness to balance things out; I'd love to have a couple of these stashed away come wintertime and holiday season

Dark mahogany pour crowned with a beautiful off‑white head. The aroma brings together caramel malt, toffee, chocolate, and a mix of dark fruits. The flavor is rich and malt‑forward, finishing semi‑dry with a smooth, gently warming character. Balanced, comforting, and thoroughly enjoyable.

 

 

Muscovado colour in glass, no head, fairly bubbly, and lightly turbid despite giving the sediment a good while to settle. Aroma is reticent, but with a significant fruitiness. Flavour is anything but reticent - treacle, liquorice, fig, raisins, and cherry brandy characterise the malt. The finish has vanilla with hints of banana and amygdalin and generic zest. As it develops in the glass, lots of dark spices get thrown in. The mouthfeel is maybe a touch too viscous for me, and the alcohol punches at its weight. This bottle is tasty, but not as nice as previous batches i’ve had, with the sweetness not quite being balanced by the bitterness.

I really enjoyed this one! I stumbled upon this beer at that Flying Saucer during a Belgian beer class and really enjoyed it there so I brought one home. Highly recommended.

L - very dark amber color to chestnut brown. Despite the label's notes, the head does not last at all and is barely visible after two minutes.
S - smells like licorice with a potent toffee up-front. You can smell the brown sugar as well.
T - very smooth - sweet and toffee-like with a dry finish. The toffee grows stronger as the beer warms. This is a great, cool night sipping beer.
F - it's a little thin for the style, in my opinion. The carbonation is very muted. Not offensive at all, just somewhat plain for an otherwise excellent beer
O - I really like it! Great contribution from a British monastery. This is a beer for sharing and celebrating special times.

 

 

Pours a dark brown color with a 1/2F tan head and moderate filmy lacing.

Smells of sweet toasted malt and dark fruit.

Tastes of toasted malt, raisins and plums with a lightly spicy bitter and boozy warm finish.

Medium body with light, nitro like carbonation. Creamy mouthfeel.

I got this on a whim. Glad I did. Very tasty

It’s a bit like drinking a sticky toffee pudding. Sweet, flavorful, the dried fruit taste balances the strong ale alcohol so that you’re left with a smooth, easy drinking late night wintertime sipper.

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a ruddy hazel color with a thumb+ of cream colored head. Minimal head retention & lacing

S: Brown bread & figs, brown sugar once warmed up

T: Follows the nose, woody & herbal hop bitterness as well up front. Dryness, toastyness, brown sugar & toffee notes, leafy & woody hops once this beer is warmed up. Finishes dry toasty with some salted plum notes, brown sugar & woody hops

MF: Medium body, slight carbonation, good balance

Fairly easy to drink was hoping for a little more body & warmth, but an overall solid offering