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St. Bernardus Pater 6

Brouwerij St. Bernardus
Belgium·Belgian Dubbel
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The Pater 6 is the entry-level beer of the St. Bernardus range — at 6.7% ABV, it was originally conceived as an everyday table beer, the kind monasteries brewed for the monks' daily meals. Despite its modest strength, it is a genuine Belgian abbey dubbel with real character: dark amber in colour, malty and approachable, with touches of caramel, brown sugar, light dark fruit, and gentle clove spice from the Saint Sixtus yeast. Medium body, soft carbonation, and a clean, gently drying finish make it the most accessible beer in the range. An excellent gateway to Belgian abbey ales for those new to the style, and a reliable daily-drinker for those who know it well.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
fruity
yeasty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with rich malty sweetness, layered with gentle caramel and brown sugar notes.
also:toasty,bready,nutty,herbal
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Bernardus Pater 6

◎ Appearance

Dark amber in colour, clear and well-defined, with a dense white head that settles into fine lacing along the glass. The soft carbonation produces a steady stream of small bubbles, lending the beer a composed and refined visual presence characteristic of Belgian abbey brewing.

dark amberclearfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich malty sweetness, layered with gentle caramel and brown sugar notes. The Saint Sixtus yeast contributes a delicate spice—hints of clove and light herbal character—while dark fruit undertones suggest dried plum and raisin, creating a complex yet balanced aromatic profile.

malty sweetnesscaramelclove spicedark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and approachable, leading with biscuity-malty character and pronounced caramel. Mid-palate develops toasted and lightly nutty notes with a whisper of spice, while dark fruit provides subtle depth. The modest bitterness (22 IBU) remains restrained, allowing the malt backbone and yeast-derived spice to drive the flavour.

smooth maltcaramel sweetnesstoasted grainbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently drying, with lingering caramel and brown sugar fading to a soft, subtle spiced aftertaste. The medium body and gentle carbonation create an inviting, easy-drinking conclusion.

clean drylingering caramel
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 10–12°C

Serve at 10–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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