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St. Bernardus Craft Beer

A Belgian brewery that has spent decades brewing abbey beer close to the classic Trappist style, without itself being a monastery. St. Bernardus still uses recipes that historically trace back to the monks of Saint Sixtus, and the result is a beer with an authority rarely found outside the actual Trappist breweries. This is beer that tastes of tradition without feeling like a museum piece.

  • St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Craft Beer 75 cl 10%
    St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Craft Beer 75 cl 10%
    Item no.: 0595-29555

    A monk in a Santa hat, gifts drifting around like little planets, and a Watou glass with foam spilling over the rim. Behind it all stands a brewery in the heart of the Flemish hop country, brewing since 1946.

    Expert description of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Quadrupel Beer

    St. Bernardus Christmas Ale is the brewery's annual winter release, brewed every year for the festive season. It comes from Watou in West Flanders and is a top-fermented Quadrupel, which is how the brewery itself classes it. The colour is dark brown, topped with a cream-coloured head.

    The brewery uses its own yeast strain dating back to 1946, and it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The ingredient list is short: water, barley malt, sugar, hops and yeast. There are no added spices. Even so, it tastes as if aniseed and winter treats found their way into the kettle.

    The recipe is the same every year, so you know what you are getting. The bottle is 75 cl and made for sharing across the table.

    Tasting notes

    Aroma

    Aniseed and spicy Christmas aromas meet dried fruit and caramel. There is something of the warmth of a Christmas market in the nose.

    Taste

    Full-bodied and slightly fruity, with dark fruit underneath. Creamy caramel and roasted chestnuts sit on top, and the spicy notes hold on all the way through.

    Finish

    Long and warm. Dried fruit and chocolate linger well after the last sip.

    Specifications

    Name: St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
    Brewery: St. Bernardus
    Country/Region: Belgium, Watou, West Flanders
    Beer style: Quadrupel
    ABV: 10%
    IBU: 20
    Size: 75 CL
    Fermentation: Top fermentation
    Ingredients: Water, barley malt, sugar, hops, yeast
    Allergens: Contains gluten from barley
    Shelf life: Approx. 4 years in the bottle
    EAN no.: 5707323770935
    Serving suggestion: Serve at 8-12 °C in a tulip glass or goblet. Pairs well with chocolate desserts, game and winter-spiced dishes.

    Flavour profile

    Malty · Spicy · Fruity · Sweet · Creamy

    Did you know?

    The brewery began in 1946, when the monks of Sint-Sixtus in Westvleteren decided to let others brew their beer. The deal lasted until 1992, when only beer brewed within the abbey walls could be called Trappist. St. Bernardus still brews in Watou, but as an Abbey Ale.

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    • 1pcs.
      13,25EUR
  • Magnum bottle of St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2014, 150 cl
    St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2014 Belgium Ale 150 cl 10%
    Item no.: 24798099-57

    A year younger than the 2013 edition, but still a veteran in bottle form - the 2014 vintage of Abt 12 Magnum shows how quietly a good quadrupel ages.

    Expert description of St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2014

    St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2014 is an impressive, powerful Belgian quadrupel at 10%, bottled in a large magnum bottle from the Belgian brewery St. Bernardus in Watou. Like the 2013 edition, this vintage is also a rare chance to experience how the brewery's flagship beer unfolds after a decade in the bottle.

    The aroma offers dark fruits, caramel and spices, while the flavour is full-bodied and robust with a malty sweetness balanced by subtle bitterness. The finish is warm and smooth with a hint of the depth that comes from long bottle maturation.

    This 2014 edition is a natural choice for collectors and enthusiasts wanting to compare different vintages of Abt 12 side by side, and suits a truly special celebration perfectly.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Dark fruits, caramel and spices.

    Taste

    Full-bodied and robust with malty sweetness and subtle bitterness.

    Finish

    Warm, smooth and lightly wine-like from long bottle ageing.

    Specifications

    Name: Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2014
    Brewery: St. Bernardus
    Country/Region: Watou, Belgium
    Beer Style: Belgian Quadrupel
    ABV: 10%
    Size: 150 CL
    Allergens: Contains barley malt and gluten
    Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a chalice glass, ideally for a celebration or alongside other Abt 12 vintages

    Flavour Profile

    Matured · Fruity · Spiced · Powerful

    Did You Know?

    Because St. Bernardus has brewed Abt 12 for years with a consistent recipe, it's possible to taste different vintages side by side and experience how bottle ageing alone changes the profile.

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    • 1pcs.
      46,75EUR
  • Magnum bottle of St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013, 150 cl
    St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013 Belgium Ale 150 cl 10%
    Item no.: 24798099-56

    While most quadrupels are drunk fresh, this 2013 vintage of St. Bernardus Abt 12 has been allowed to mature in the bottle for over a decade - a rare chance to taste time itself in the beer.

    Expert description of St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013

    St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013 is an impressive, powerful Belgian quadrupel at 10%, bottled in a large magnum bottle from the Belgian brewery St. Bernardus in Watou. This older vintage offers a chance to experience how the brewery's flagship beer develops with bottle age, and the magnum format makes the bottle a rare collector's item.

    The aroma offers dark fruits, caramel and spices, while the flavour is full-bodied and robust with a malty sweetness balanced by subtle bitterness. The finish is warm and smooth with a depth typical of several years of bottle maturation.

    This 2013 edition is a rare opportunity for enthusiasts of Belgian ales who want to taste the difference between a young and a matured Abt 12, and works perfectly as a collector's item or for a truly special occasion.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Dark fruits, caramel and spices with notes of bottle maturation.

    Taste

    Full-bodied and robust with malty sweetness and subtle bitterness.

    Finish

    Warm, smooth and deep.

    Specifications

    Name: Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013
    Brewery: St. Bernardus
    Country/Region: Watou, Belgium
    Beer Style: Belgian Quadrupel
    ABV: 10%
    Size: 150 CL
    Allergens: Contains barley malt and gluten
    Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a chalice glass, ideally as a collector's item or for a truly special occasion

    Flavour Profile

    Matured · Fruity · Spiced · Powerful

    Did You Know?

    Belgian quadrupels like Abt 12 are among the beer styles best suited to long bottle ageing, because the high alcohol content and complex malt profile act as natural preservation.

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    • 1pcs.
      46,75EUR
  • Magnum bottle of St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2025, 150 cl
    St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2025 Belgium Ale 150 cl 10%
    Item no.: 24798099-55

    St. Bernardus in Watou has been brewing quadrupels since 1946 - Abt 12 is the crown jewel, and in magnum format it becomes a bottle you remember.

    Expert description of St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2025

    St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2025 is an impressive, powerful Belgian quadrupel at 10%, bottled in a large magnum bottle from the Belgian brewery St. Bernardus in Watou. Abt 12 is known for its rich complexity and deep flavour profile, and the large bottle size makes it an extraordinary experience, ideal for special occasions or cellaring.

    The aroma offers dark fruits, caramel and spices, while the flavour is full-bodied and robust with a malty sweetness balanced by subtle bitterness. The finish is warm and smooth, lingering long after the last sip.

    This 2025 edition is a must-try for enthusiasts of Belgian ales and strong, well-balanced beers, and the magnum format makes it a natural gift or centrepiece for the holiday table or a big celebration.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Dark fruits, caramel and spices.

    Taste

    Full-bodied and robust with malty sweetness and subtle bitterness.

    Finish

    Warm, smooth and lingering.

    Specifications

    Name: Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2025
    Brewery: St. Bernardus
    Country/Region: Watou, Belgium
    Beer Style: Belgian Quadrupel
    ABV: 10%
    Size: 150 CL
    Allergens: Contains barley malt and gluten
    Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 12-14°C in a chalice glass, ideally with mature cheeses or to close out a dinner

    Flavour Profile

    Malty · Fruity · Spiced · Powerful

    Did You Know?

    St. Bernardus traces its roots back to 1946, when the brewery originally brewed beer for the Trappist monks of Sint-Sixtusabdij, before later becoming an independent company.

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    • 1pcs.
      40,00EUR
   

About St. Bernardus Craft Beer

St. Bernardus is a Belgian brewery known for its classic abbey beers, closely aligned with the traditional Trappist style. For the newcomer, St. Bernardus is a natural way into Belgian abbey beer - accessible, easy-drinking, yet complex enough to open your eyes to the category. For the collector, the story of the brewery's close ties to the Saint Sixtus monastery (and the recipe that once underpinned Westvleteren itself) is what makes St. Bernardus more than just another Belgian beer - it's a piece of living Trappist history, available without the monastery's restricted sales.

History & Background

The brewery's roots go back to 1946 and it has historical ties to the Saint Sixtus monastery, whose recipes laid the foundation for the brewery's style. For many years St. Bernardus actually brewed beer under licence for the monastery, until the partnership ended in 1992, after which the brewery continued with its own versions of the classic recipes under its own name. The town of Watou, where the brewery is located, borders France and has historically been a hub for Belgian brewing, and St. Bernardus has since maintained its position as one of the most respected - if non-Trappist - producers of abbey beer in Belgium.

Production & Style

The beers ferment with a characteristic Belgian yeast strain that produces fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of classic abbey style.

Signature Style

Fruity, Spicy, Full-Bodied
The flavor offers a complex balance of fruit, spice, and a warm, malty base.

Facts

BrewerySt. Bernardus
Founded1946
Pronouncedsaint ber-NAR-dus
RegionWatou
CountryBelgium
OwnerIndependent, privately owned brewery (Sint Bernardus Brouwerij NV)
Official websitesintbernardus.be

Did You Know?

St. Bernardus brews from recipes originally tied to the Sint-Sixtus abbey, even though the brewery itself is not a Trappist monastery.

Like St. Bernardus Specialøl? You should also try:

Fanø Bryghus Specialøl, Lervig Specialøl and Brewdog Specialøl.