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Bottle and glass St. Bernardus Abt 12

Flanders · Province of West Flanders

St. Bernardus Abt 12

The smile of Watou.

QuadrupelHouse yeast
ALCOHOL / VOL.
10 %
SERVE AT
8–12 °C
COLOUR
Brown

St. Bernardus Abt 12 offers a rounded texture and rich aromas. The house yeast creates expressive fruitiness, while sweetness and bitterness meet in a lingering finish.

Ingredients

What goes into the beer

WaterBarley maltSugarHopsYeast

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From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Deep brown with a dense ivory head.
Aroma
Generous fruitiness from the house yeast.
Palate
Velvety fullness and a long bittersweet finish.

Craft and tradition

Brewing

Top-fermented, brewed to the 1946 recipe and bottle-conditioned.