Ah, greetings! I am the venerable Pater 6, a Belgian Dubbel from St. Bernardus, steeped in rich history and tradition. Once known by a different name, my brewers have faithfully followed an age-old recipe that traces back to the time when the Trappist Monks of Westvleteren sought refuge across the Belgian border. As the story goes, they turned their skilled hands to brewing the full-bodied Sint-Sixtus Westvleteren Trappist ales.
Today, I stand as a testament to their craftsmanship. Pouring into your glass with a mesmerizing chestnut-brown hue, I reveal a symphony of aromas, blending roast, melon, and banana with utmost finesse. As you take a sip, allow the slight bitterness to caress your taste buds, gradually giving way to a mild warmth of alcohol that envelops your senses.
It is my honor to be your companion on this delightful journey of flavors, as we raise a toast to the art of brewing and the joy it brings to us all.
• World Beer Awards - Silver Medal 2021
• DRAFT Magazine - 90 Points
The history of St. Bernardus, a former Trappist brewery, can be traced back to the early 1900s, when the Trappists fled to Watou, Belgium and started making cheese as a source of income. In 1930, the abbey was taken over by Evariste Deconinck, who later reached a 30-year agreement with a neighbouring abbey - the Sint-Sixtus Westvleteren - to brew and market his Trappist beers under licence. It was only in 1992 that the brewery started producing its beers under the St. Bernardus label that we know today, which features the iconic smiling monk holding a glass. Throughout its history, the brewery has been producing authentic and high-quality Belgian beers that are highly-respected by beer lovers and have gone on to win multiple awards over the years!
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