St. Bernardus Prior 8 - Dubbel

At Sint Bernardus, monks used to stand behind the boilers 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 could be called Trappist beer because the abbey and brewery were separate at St Bernardus, 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 with the name Prior 8 The traditional monastery beer is brewed in the Belgian style and brings a fruity symphony with a malt kick to the glass in addition to 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 feast for the palate, which goes perfectly with rich dishes and substantial desserts A slice of chocolate cake and a Prior 8? Heavenly!