St. Bernardus Pater 6

330 ml bottle poured into my St. Bernardus chalice. Light tan head stands a 1/4 inch from the surface and recedes to a thin film. Color is a murky dark reddish brown.

Smell is herbal and spicy, ginger, a bit of cinnamon.. Taste is slightly sour. A bit like sour milk in coffee. It is not bad, just not what I was expecting.

Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied. This is my least favorite of the St Bernardus beers.

This was OK, compared with their other delicious brews. Poured a dark brown color with a light head that did not last. Can really taste the Belgian candy sugar in this one.

Caramel color under a generous light tan head. Date and sugarplum notes dance in a light malt aroma. Very sweet, complex maltiness dominated by dark fruit, alcohol and light root esters. The arid finish leaves you wanting another sip. 6.7% ABV.

Another Amsterdam beer.

Rich, thick, and sugared, Pater 6 is an abbey ale not to be missed. Like most Belgian abbey ales, this brew leaves one contemplating a series of complex flavors. Generous amounts of candied sugar seem to dominate the nose of the brew along with a slight hint of fruitiness. Like its brothers Abt 12 and the Tripel, Pater 6 is involved and heavy with flavor. Anyone familiar with the Bernardus collection should give this one a try. For those new to Belgian abbey ales, this serves as a good place to break in to the style.

Who can forget the smiling saint? Fairly good brew too.

Not as tasty as I expected.

a good one!

all of these St Bernardus beers are really worthwile trying. these guys know how to make a good and balanced beer

12 is much better (if you can take the style), although they are all great! World Class Biers! -Craftbrewer