Sint Bernardus Christmas Ale
— 4/5. Stronger and less smooth than the 12 Abt but with many of the same flavours - definitely a winter warmer.”
By Sint Bernardus Watou. 75cl, 10% ABV, serve at 10°
As the name suggests, this is the Christmas edition of the excellent Bernardus ales and it’s yet another enjoyable brew.
There are similarities with the Sint Bernardus 12 Abt in both taste and appearance. Like the 12, the Christmas ale is very dark with a respectable brown head and it retains the licorice and malt aromas. The slightly stronger alcohol content is well hidden.
What’s different with the Christmas edition is that there’s also something deeper, smokier and indeed rougher in the blend. It’s a risky balance to strike – like the difference between roasting coffee beans and burning them – but they’ve pulled it off here.
See also:
Black Albert
5/5. Don’t let the heavy alcohol content put you off: Black Albert is nothing less than a sour revelation.
- Originally published: 20 Nov 2011 in Beer
St Bernardus 12 Abt
5/5. Peppery and woody with a touch of plums, there’s also plenty of nuts, caramel and even a bit of salty licorice in there.
- Originally published: 1 Jan 2010 in Beer
Roste Jeanne
2/5. A beer to celebrate the history of a woman burned at the stake, but it didn’t set me alight.
- Originally published: 1 Jan 2011 in Beer
Noir de Dottignies
3/5. Hops, figs, licorice and a nice sourness. Not as powerful as other notables but a solid brew all the same.
- Originally published: 1 Jan 2010 in Beer
Ellezelloise Hercule Stout
5/5. A stout and one of my personal favourites. Rich flavours including coffee, cigars and licorice.
- Originally published: 1 Jan 2010 in Beer
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