De Struise St. Amatus 12 (ST.A No.25) 2011

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 10.5%

Proof: 21°

Vintage: 2011

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of Belgium Belgium

Named after a Benedictine monk, Saint Amatus, a bishop who fell into disgrace and was exiled, dying in 690. Oostvleteren in Belgium is the only parish to patron St Amatus as a saint. It is also where, since 2009, Struise brew this beer in their micro-brewery. Hard to come by outside of Oostvletern.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 09/09/2012

Appearance:

Cloudy dark chesnut brown, almost opaque, with one finger beige head and spotted lacing.

Aroma:

Vinous fruit, heavily toasted malt with charcoal, chocolate and liquorice.

Taste:

Bitter sweet liquorice note is pleasingly evident on the full-bodied slightly sweet toasted malt and bitter chocolate palate. The incredibly high alcohol strength is surprisingly not so obvious but coupled with the richness stops ST.A No.25 being a session beer.

Aftertaste:

Charcoal toasty chocolaty malt. A dessert-style ale for aficionados.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 5425017810407
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Crown cap

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