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Brouwerij St. Bernardus • West Flanders Belgium
A light, low-alcohol blond ale in the old abbey "patersbier" tradition. Dry, gently hoppy and refreshing, brewed for easy, everyday drinking.
Easy-going and balanced, with notes of citrus, floral, bread, with a balanced, moreish finish.
Serve at 8-12°C in a tulip to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.
8-12°C
Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.
Drink fresh. Hop aroma fades fast; enjoy it young and vibrant.
"Pairs with light salads, soft cheeses, and white fish."
Cook this: moules mariniere with frites, creamy brie or fresh chevre on toast, or a wedge of aged abbey cheese (Chimay, Orval).
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A light, low-alcohol blond ale in the old abbey "patersbier" tradition. Dry, gently hoppy and refreshing, brewed for easy, everyday drinking.
A light, low-alcohol blond ale in the old abbey "patersbier" tradition. Dry, gently hoppy and refreshing, brewed for easy, everyday drinking.
On the Belgian Pale Ale style, Everyday session beer. Balanced malt and hops, often with toasted biscuit notes and light fruitiness. Less aggressive than British or American Pales.
Explore the Belgian Pale Ale guide Source: RateBeerThe tulip's flared lip captures the foamy head while the bulb concentrates the beer's volatile aromatics, made for swirling and savouring.
Chill the glass
Rinse with cold water, not freezer-cold
Pour at 45°
Aim for the inside of the glass wall
Finish upright
Build a two-finger head for the bouquet
Swirl, sip, savour
Re-release the esters halfway through
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Pour it into a tulip, served around 8-12°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Enjoy it fresh and lively; there is little to gain from waiting.
Brother Anselm, cellarmaster
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