Belgian Abbey Quadrupel in a massive 6 liter bottle
Brewed by: St. Bernardus Brewery
Country: Belgium
Style: Quadrupel
Color: Brown
ABV: 10.0%
Cellaring: Yes
Ratebeer.com rating: 100
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 4.46/5
St. Bernardus Abt 12 (ABV 10%) is an award winning quadrupel that pours a hazy brown with a frothy beige head and expressive carbonation. Presented here in a rare 6 liter (1.59 gallon) Methuselah bottle, perfect for a celebration! It can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for years in anticipation of a special occasion. Includes custom-designed wood case with sliding lid.
Top fermented, bottle conditioned and matured for three months, the brew boasts aromas of dried fruits, plums and raisins, coffee, cherry, bread and caramel. Taste follows the nose and includes candy sugar sweetness balanced by spice, coriander, a big hit of malt, fruit, and the warming power of 10.0% ABV. The mouthfeel is soft, smooth and medium bodied. The finish is dry, warm and slightly bitter.
Food Pairings:
This beer is a perfect ingredient in and accompaniment to classic Belgian stews, such as rabbit and prune casserole or beef carbonnade. Blue cheeses of the Roquefort type also make for an ideal pairing, and don't overlook chocolate desserts for an unexpected but very successful combination. Serve at 46 - 57 degrees F.