St. Bernardus Prior 8 - Dubbel

Monks used to stand behind the boilers at Sint Bernardus. Together with professional brewers, they produced beers that bore the Trappist seal. In 1992, the regulations on Trappist beer changed and from then on only brews that actually came from a monastery were allowed to be called Trappist beer. Because the abbey and brewery at St. Bernardus were separate, they were no longer allowed to call their beer that. This period brought some turbulence, but master brewer Hans Depypere led the company out of the crisis. He brought new momentum to the brewery, boosted sales figures and significantly expanded the facilities. Today, St. Bernardus is back on stable ground and is a valuable part of Belgian brewing culture.

Inspired by the monastic times and the collaboration with the monks, their dubbel is called Prior 8. The traditional monastery beer is brewed in the Belgian style and brings a fruity symphony with a malt kick into the glass alongside a soul-satisfying 8.0% alcohol content. The dark brown beer tastes of ripe red apples, figs and dates, delicately melting caramel and strong roasted grain. A successful balance of bitterness and sweetness makes the beer a treat for the palate, which goes perfectly with rich dishes and substantial desserts. A slice of chocolate cake and a Prior 8 to go with it? Heavenly!