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DUBBEL

St. Bernardus Pater 6

Brouwerij St. BernardusWest Flanders Belgium

Top Fermentation Bottle Conditioned 6.7% ABV

The "sixer" of the St. Bernardus abbey range. A classic Belgian dubbel with soft dark fruit, caramel and gentle yeasty spice, remarkably drinkable for its depth.

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FLAVOR PROFILE
Dark FruitCaramelPlumBreadClove

Rich, malty and dark, with notes of dark fruit, caramel, plum, with a balanced, moreish finish.

SERVING

Serve at 10-14°C in a chalice to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.

10-14°C

CHARACTER
DryMaltySweet
LightMediumFull
SoftSoftBitter

Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.

TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Deep ruby-brown, clear, with a tan head
Aroma
Dark Fruit, Caramel, Clove
Taste
Malty, medium-bodied, dark fruit, caramel, plum, bread
Finish
Clean.
BEER DETAILS
Style:
Dubbel
ABV:
6.7%
IBU:
15-25
Origin:
West Flanders, Belgium
Glassware:
Chalice
CELLARWithin a year or two

Best fresh. Enjoy while lively; little to gain from cellaring.

PERFECT PAIRING

"Pairs with roast pork, mushroom dishes, and semi-aged cheeses like Gouda."

Cook this: aged Gouda with dark bread, or roast duck with cherries.

AVAILABILITY

Widely available

PRICE GUIDE
$$$$

Classic

A dependable shelf staple.

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Flavor & Aroma

IOn the nose
  • Dark Fruit
IIOn the palate
  • Dark Fruit
  • Caramel
  • Plum
  • Bread
  • Clove
IIIThe finish
  • Warm, balanced

The "sixer" of the St. Bernardus abbey range. A classic Belgian dubbel with soft dark fruit, caramel and gentle yeasty spice, remarkably drinkable for its depth.

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Story & Heritage

ABOUT THIS BEER

The "sixer" of the St. Bernardus abbey range. A classic Belgian dubbel with soft dark fruit, caramel and gentle yeasty spice, remarkably drinkable for its depth.

On the Dubbel style, Rich, dark-amber to copper ale. Notes of toasted caramel, dark fruit (raisin, plum), and cocoa. Moderately strong with a malty sweetness.

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COUNTRY

Belgium

STYLE

Dubbel

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Glassware & Ritual

The Chalice
THE CHALICE

For Trappist & abbey ales

The broad, open bowl releases the deep malt aromatics of strong abbey ales and supports a thick, protective head, built for slow, contemplative sips.

01

Cellar-cool the glass

Clean and dry, never frosted

02

Pour straight & bold

Down the centre to raise a head

03

Build a rocky crown

A full head locks in the aroma

04

Let it warm

Malt complexity blooms as it opens

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THE MONK'S NOTE

Pour it into a chalice, served around 10-14°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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