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From 2/13/15:
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale-St Bernardus Brewing
I'm a bit late with this but couldn't find anyone to share with me over the holidays so I saved it for an early Valentine's treat for myself this week as I divided the 750 ml caged and corked bottle over a couple nights. I have a bottle of the Abt 12, too, so I may have that over the next couple nights, too. They are both labeled as "quads," meaning various things to various people. Think of it as an imperial dubbel or imperial Belgian brown ale. Poured a slightly cloudy, medium brown with a foamy and lacy head that lingered a long time. Gorgeous aromas of dark, dried fruits, dark brown sugar and a bit of rum, but not barrel aged. Tastes fall right in line with the scents. I think this may have a couple spices which the 12 does not and I'll guess cinnamon and a pinch of ginger as there was just a bit of a tingle on the palate as I sipped over 30-45 minutes last PM. I'd guess IBUs in the 20-30 range and the ABV is 10%. Makes a fine dessert beverage by itself or with a caramel/butterscotch/chocolate brownie. I think this was about $9-10 for the big bottle at World Market around Christmas which included a 20% discount. Worth a purchase anytime as it's an outstanding, classic, authentic Belgian ale.
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