DRAFT REVIEW: St. Bernardus Prior 8
St. Bernardus Prior 8
Brouwerij St. Bernard
Watou, West-Vlaanderen
sintbernardus.be
Belgian Dubbel
ABV: 8.0%
IBU: UNKNOWN
RATING
92
Like its flavor profile, Prior 8’s aroma is complex: The nose is full of surprises like caramel, bread crust, red apple and plum—and more, if you just keep sniffing. Equally, each creamy sip offers the taste buds something new. Sweet dark cherry finds a spicy counterpoint in sharp black pepper, while a wash of bready malts envelops bubblegum flavors; subtle earthy hops punctuate these malty, yeasty notes as the beer washes back. Although the beer would benefit from a firm dose of classic nutty and bread crust flavors, its sweet and spice interplay is still captivating.
 

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