Over the next 3 days I will be drinking the St. Bernardus 6, 8, and 12 Belgium Dark Strong Ales. The number corresponds to the alcohol content of each beer. Most Belgian beer's are higher proof so I think I will be more familiar with beers like the 8 and 12 than today's 6.
This beer has a dark malt caramel aroma with a notes of spice and fruit. The color is very dark brown with some red highlights. The foam is thick but quickly fizzes away.
There is a strong malt backbone to the flavor of this beer with strong roast and coffee flavors. The beer has the trademark Belgium spice, but it is not as pronounced as the malt. The beer is very dry and not as sweet as other Belgium beers. The mouthfeel is carbonated and fizzy.
Much like yesterday's trippel this is an ok beer, but there are so many better Belgians I would rather drink. I am excited to compare this to the St. Bernardus 8 and 12.
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