286 reviews for Mount St. Bernard Abbey - Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale 7.4%
Rated 4 out of 5
28-09-2020
Matt –
England’s very own trappist ale! Not as good as some of the others but for the price; Amazing!
Rated 5 out of 5
27-09-2020
Jon –
Not what I expected…and was a very pleasant surprise…almost stout-like in look, and it poured with masses of yeasty smell…a superb ale for a winter’s eve, with bags of flavour – bit like a crusty brown loaf in a glass…wonderful stuff and would have this again like a shot.
Rated 3 out of 5
26-09-2020
Mark –
Quite nice, but really a little bit stronger than the body of the beer can support: you taste the alcohol as a distinct flavour. One suspects they just made it this strong because “trappist beers are supposed to be” and may have made something slightly easier to drink otherwise.
Rated 5 out of 5
24-09-2020
John –
An excellent trappist ale, reminiscent in many ways of good Christmas cake – full of weighty fruit aromas for a wonderful slow sipping experience.
Rated 4 out of 5
19-09-2020
Chris –
Great story behind this beer. Helping out the monks.
Rated 3 out of 5
18-09-2020
Joanne –
Great balance, thinking a bit cheesy but not overpowering
Rated 3 out of 5
16-09-2020
Simon –
It’s an acquired taste, but worth a try if you’re feeling adventurous.
Rated 4 out of 5
16-09-2020
Thomas –
Standard trappist beer, you know what you’re getting
Rated 4 out of 5
14-09-2020
Shaun –
Rated 4 out of 5
13-09-2020
Kevin –
Rated 3 out of 5
12-09-2020
Philip –
Rated 4 out of 5
11-09-2020
Michael –
Very good. Full on but with plenty of subtlety too. Allow to warm before drinking – it really opened up as it warmed up. Not a session beer by any means but a sip by the fireside winner.
Rated 4 out of 5
09-09-2020
Stephen –
Very nice aroma
Rated 5 out of 5
07-09-2020
Michael –
Lovely beer with a bit of history behind it.
Rated 5 out of 5
07-09-2020
Michael –
Rated 3 out of 5
07-09-2020
Miguel –
Not as good as I remembered.
Rated 5 out of 5
07-09-2020
Kjeld –
Rated 1 out of 5
05-09-2020
derek –
strong, heavy, stout like beer.
Rated 4 out of 5
02-09-2020
Robert –
Rated 5 out of 5
01-09-2020
Artem –
Rated 4 out of 5
30-08-2020
Andy –
Loved my first Trappist ale.
Rated 4 out of 5
29-08-2020
Partha –
Rated 5 out of 5
28-08-2020
Gary –
My very first purchase and I am based In Leicestershire but knew nothing about the trappist ale Tyn Meadows and the amazing story behind it`s creation. It has a warm, chocolate and liquorice flavour but boy is it strong so only sip.Don`t gulp. That way the taste and aromas will add to what is a very enjoyable drinking experience. It leaves a warm pleasant aroma and strong self satisfaction after completion. Thoroughly recommended.
Rated 4 out of 5
27-08-2020
Richard –
Malty and thick. Opaque like pond water
Rated 4 out of 5
24-08-2020
Roger –
Delicious
Rated 4 out of 5
24-08-2020
Jayden –
Very sweet and boozy. loved this one!
Rated 5 out of 5
24-08-2020
faye –
lovely
Rated 3 out of 5
22-08-2020
John –
Recommended by a friend and it’s fairly good. 3.5 I’d say.
Rated 4 out of 5
21-08-2020
Brian –
nice drink that will undoubtedly split opinion
Rated 3 out of 5
18-08-2020
Andrew –
Rated 4 out of 5
18-08-2020
Richard –
Not what I was expecting but still really liked it . Main impression taste wise was toffee , long aftertaste , and medium bodied . Reminded me more of a strong English old ale than the trappist beers of Belgium .
Rated 3 out of 5
17-08-2020
Lyndsey –
Found this more sweet than Belgian Trappists with dark chocolate/fruit notes
Rated 5 out of 5
17-08-2020
Amanda –
Rated 3 out of 5
16-08-2020
David –
Rated 4 out of 5
15-08-2020
Paul –
Good strong Ale
Rated 4 out of 5
13-08-2020
Ryan –
Not my favourite type of ale, but really nice flavours and decent strength
Rated 5 out of 5
13-08-2020
Harshpal –
Excellent beer, it’s got a very different taste being a brown Trappist ale but definitely one I’d recommend giving a shot. Very wholesome flavour profile that leaves you feeling refreshed and certainly does not feel like a 7.4%, much easier to drink yet with a strong mouthfeel
Rated 4 out of 5
12-08-2020
Martin –
Full of rich Belgiany malts and licorice
Rated 3 out of 5
12-08-2020
Andy –
Rated 4 out of 5
10-08-2020
Peter –
Rated 4 out of 5
09-08-2020
david –
Loved this. Great malt base and loads of flavour.
Rated 5 out of 5
09-08-2020
Paul –
A deep, earthy mouthful. Drinks quick.
Rated 5 out of 5
07-08-2020
Vicky –
Rated 3 out of 5
07-08-2020
Sean –
It does what it says on tin, can be a little over whelming but my goodness, this is ALE.
Rated 4 out of 5
06-08-2020
Dean –
Nice strength & flavour
Rated 4 out of 5
06-08-2020
Kirsty –
Not a massive fan but my boyfriend liked it
Rated 3 out of 5
06-08-2020
Martin –
Interesting and enjoyable, different to trappists I have had in the past
Rated 5 out of 5
05-08-2020
Simon –
Very nice strong beer
Rated 4 out of 5
03-08-2020
Ali –
Heavy duty
Rated 5 out of 5
02-08-2020
William –
🍺
Rated 5 out of 5
01-08-2020
James –
Dark rich raisin.
Rated 5 out of 5
01-08-2020
John –
A roasted aroma of coffee and cocoa. This pours a caramel colour and sits a foggy chocolate brown in the glass. There’s lots of malty roasted coffee notes in this ale. You also get a smooth rich chocolate flavour that leads onto the light fruitiness of stewed fruit and you can definitely taste the alcohol from the high ABV. There’s a fair bit of sediment in this beer and the lower you get in the glass, the more you get a sweet toffee flavour coming through. A smooth, rich and strong beer, perfect for a cold night.
Rated 1 out of 5
31-07-2020
Ken –
Rated 4 out of 5
31-07-2020
Andrew –
Wow what a beer loads going on, lovely malty sweet wheaty & smooth
A trappist beer from Leicestershire which competes strongly with any Belgian counterpart. One of my favourites
Rated 5 out of 5
16-07-2020
Adam –
A great English-style Trappist beer
Rated 5 out of 5
16-07-2020
Pete –
Rated 3 out of 5
16-07-2020
David –
Nice taste would give 3.5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5
15-07-2020
Dan –
Had this many times, lovely trappist beer, perfect for cold nights and log fires!
Rated 4 out of 5
10-07-2020
James –
Wow. First off it is full of flavour and you really get the chocolate. And its strong. What more could you want?
Rated 5 out of 5
09-07-2020
Simon –
Rated 5 out of 5
07-07-2020
john –
Rated 3 out of 5
07-07-2020
Martin –
Strong and little sweet
Rated 5 out of 5
07-07-2020
Tyson –
Rated 5 out of 5
06-07-2020
Stephen –
Amazing
Rated 4 out of 5
06-07-2020
Scarlett –
a strong and heavy beer, destined to be drunk from a stein, the flavour profile helps carry that extra alcohol and you can happily sip on this one
Rated 4 out of 5
05-07-2020
Campbell –
Rated 3 out of 5
04-07-2020
Nick –
Probably not a bad beer but not my usual style.
Rated 5 out of 5
04-07-2020
simon –
Great value
Rated 3 out of 5
04-07-2020
Joanne –
drank some of these with a belgian friend… even he was pleasantly surprised!
Rated 3 out of 5
03-07-2020
James –
Had a fair amount of sediment at the bottom… dark reasonably tasting beer
Rated 4 out of 5
03-07-2020
Dean –
Very nice and definitely quaffable.
Rated 4 out of 5
02-07-2020
Adam –
First trappist beer won’t be my last sweet and malty really nice
Rated 5 out of 5
02-07-2020
Charles –
Very good, flavoursome ale
Rated 4 out of 5
02-07-2020
Darren –
Rated 5 out of 5
02-07-2020
Edward –
A rich, fruity and warming delight. An excellent beer full of complexity and flavour.
Rated 4 out of 5
01-07-2020
Tomos –
Lovely beer
Rated 5 out of 5
29-06-2020
Liam –
Rated 4 out of 5
28-06-2020
Brandon –
Very glad to have found this one
Rated 4 out of 5
28-06-2020
Paul –
Rated 4 out of 5
26-06-2020
Jamie –
Different, enjoyed this
Rated 4 out of 5
25-06-2020
Simon –
Rated 5 out of 5
23-06-2020
Richard –
Great beer, fruity and malty, beautiful colour, great big rich mouthfeel. Not to be confused with a Belgian Trappist beer, this is dark and typically British. The sweetness is reminiscent of some Scottish beers. Very nice, recommended
Rated 3 out of 5
23-06-2020
Shaun –
If you like a trappist ale, youll like this, just like the belgian counterparts
Rated 4 out of 5
22-06-2020
Eifion –
lovely example of a trappist ale
Rated 4 out of 5
20-06-2020
Cliffton –
Very like Belgian dark beers. Rich fruit, bit like rich fruit cake with added bitter coffee/chocolate notes.
Rated 5 out of 5
19-06-2020
Alistair –
Very tasty, similar in character to some of the Belgian dark beers but with a fuller flavour.
Rated 4 out of 5
18-06-2020
Paul –
Powerful peppery beer
Rated 5 out of 5
17-06-2020
Sam –
I enjoyed this beer very much. Deep flavours of chocolate and berries, but it isn’t overly sweet. It lasts very long on the palate and is warming, but it doesn’t taste overly strong. It’s great, I would definitely recommend.
Rated 4 out of 5
17-06-2020
Benjamin –
Great Trappist beer from where you wouldn’t expect. Stands up to many from Belgium!
Rated 4 out of 5
16-06-2020
Matthew –
Never had an English Trappist beer but this does a bloody good job. Bags of flavour, taste of treacle and strong taste
Rated 3 out of 5
16-06-2020
Chris –
Rich and delicious, this ale reminds me of the kinds of ales my dad used to drink when I was a youngster, stealing sips! The liquorice notes are subtle and leave a lasting impact on the mouthfeel.
Rated 5 out of 5
15-06-2020
Rowan –
I love trappist ales and wanted an English one to challenge the Belgians and it does. Very satisfying. I forgot to order this this month 🙁
Rated 4 out of 5
15-06-2020
John –
Big and boozy. Full of rum and raisin notes.
Rated 5 out of 5
14-06-2020
Charlie –
Perfect brew to have on a winters eve. Not usually my taste but I would enjoy this from time to time
Rated 5 out of 5
14-06-2020
Lucy –
This is an excellent beer. Slight notes of caramel and strong flavour, tastes just like a typical Belgian Trappist beer. It’s really good!
Rated 5 out of 5
14-06-2020
Diana –
A wonderful take on a true Trappist Ale. Gorgeous.
Rated 4 out of 5
14-06-2020
Matthew –
Very strong in flavour but enjoyable
Rated 5 out of 5
10-06-2020
Alexander –
Awesome trappist. Easy to drink
Rated 5 out of 5
10-06-2020
Darren –
I was bought a bottle of this and after the first sup knew that it was simply wonderful. My hunt began for a supplier and that lead me to HonestBrew, moments later 6 bottles ordered along with a sample of other beers and I eagerly awaited my next taste of trappist beer. Whilst it is strong, the alcohol does not dominate the taste, which to me is rich and malty, with a smootness that reminds me of malted milkshakes. If you like earthy tastes and a good body to your beer you’ll like this and at the price is a real bargain. Thoroughly recommended and a staple in any of my orders.
Rated 5 out of 5
09-06-2020
Andrew –
Why the Monks of britain stopped making beer is beyond me. If you like a strong belgian beer then get this in your face.
Rated 2 out of 5
08-06-2020
Andrew –
This is a definite change in gears. Dark Ale, really, not so sure on that aspect. Tastes like a dark cider, if such a thing exists. Really not sure about this at all
Rated 4 out of 5
07-06-2020
Alister –
Pours like treacle and tastes like bitter-sweet chocolate. For a beer of this ABV the alcohol doesn’t overwhelm – it’s really smooth and finishes with some subtle smokiness. A great dark ale.
Rated 4 out of 5
06-06-2020
Daniel –
Rated 5 out of 5
06-06-2020
Paul –
Rated 5 out of 5
03-06-2020
Paul –
Rated 1 out of 5
03-06-2020
Matthew –
How anyone can enjoy this is beyond me. Should have left it in the 18th century. Truly vile
Rated 4 out of 5
03-06-2020
Michelle –
Full bodied, great flavours
Rated 5 out of 5
02-06-2020
Iain –
One of my favourite beers. Order this before. Leave it for a bit before drinking and it gets even better.
Rated 4 out of 5
02-06-2020
Felix –
Always a solid beer
Rated 4 out of 5
01-06-2020
Ben –
Lovely! Get that chocolate and the sweet liquorice taste. Nicest Trappist beer I’ve tasted.
Rated 4 out of 5
31-05-2020
Dave –
If drunk young, this beer is slightly disapointing – probably best to leave for a while to mature, to allow the full flavours to develop.
Rated 3 out of 5
31-05-2020
Claire –
These were some crazy monks that brewed this. It was nice but one bottle was more than enough
Rated 5 out of 5
29-05-2020
Rory –
Great beer, especially for the price. Extremely full bodied.
Rated 5 out of 5
29-05-2020
Robert –
Rated 2 out of 5
29-05-2020
Brian –
Good strong ale. Dark and chocolately
Rated 5 out of 5
28-05-2020
Sarah –
One of my favorites. As a trappist beer fan I was very excited to find out that was a UK beer. This has the full-bodied flavor you’d expect with the best but it is also refreshing light making it something you can easily drink at any time but i admit I love it after dinner in garden.
Rated 4 out of 5
25-05-2020
Tom –
Rated 4 out of 5
25-05-2020
Simon –
Pretty nice and rich. Lovely strong taste.
Rated 5 out of 5
24-05-2020
James –
This is great, excellent taste nice body and its English
Rated 5 out of 5
23-05-2020
Paul – Thomas –
Full bodied and full of subtle flavours
Rated 5 out of 5
21-05-2020
steve –
Dark and Long. Rich in flavour although deceptively soft.
Rated 5 out of 5
20-05-2020
Cristian –
Very complex and rich – plums, figs, dark chocolate, liquorice. Solid body. One to enjoy on a cold day next to a fireplace.
Rated 5 out of 5
18-05-2020
Mark –
British monks made this and its a close cousin to the Belgian trappist ales – highly recommended
Rated 5 out of 5
17-05-2020
Edward –
Rated 5 out of 5
15-05-2020
DARRYL –
Absolutely delicious. Thick, sweet, full of flavour. Bought to see what the fuss was about and wasn’t disappointed.
Rated 4 out of 5
14-05-2020
Luis –
Rated 3 out of 5
13-05-2020
Steve –
To be honest I’d been putting this one off. Its too dark for my tastes. A traditional ale brewed by monks in a monastery. It is sickly sweet, with a bitter finish. Very much in the camp of barley wine or a Belgian dupple. Not my thing at all…
Rated 4 out of 5
13-05-2020
Steve –
A nice ale
Rated 3 out of 5
11-05-2020
Robert –
Not the best for me, rather disappointing considering the tasting notes, wanted more fig!
Rated 4 out of 5
11-05-2020
GORDON –
Rated 3 out of 5
11-05-2020
Rian –
Disappointed by this one, had too much sweetness to it for me.
Rated 4 out of 5
11-05-2020
Asher –
Expected nothing less than excellence, and it delivered.
Rated 5 out of 5
11-05-2020
Thomas –
A great strong ale. It is nice and complex, quite warming and very tasty.
Rated 3 out of 5
06-05-2020
Duncan –
This is my first non-Belgian Trappist Ale, it was…pretty good. It didn’t have the impact of a Belgian version the ABV came across mellow, no sourness and no sweetness. It was clean and enjoyable but was closer to a dark ale. Very happy to support British producers and would therefore buy again.
Rated 5 out of 5
03-05-2020
Tessa –
Rated 4 out of 5
03-05-2020
Andy –
Rated 4 out of 5
02-05-2020
Craig –
Rated 5 out of 5
01-05-2020
Tom –
Rated 4 out of 5
01-05-2020
Robert –
A great beer that delivers on its description. Distinct Belgium beer aroma and taste…all despite being brewed in the Midlands. Either way them Monks have got it cracked. Belting beer!
Rated 5 out of 5
30-04-2020
Christy –
Really nice ale, with good flavours, I’d buy this again in my next order.
Rated 2 out of 5
30-04-2020
Alex –
Rated 4 out of 5
29-04-2020
Tom –
Didn’t really know what to expect with this beer, really enjoyed it though, bags of rich flavour.
Rated 3 out of 5
29-04-2020
Mitchell –
Decent
Rated 4 out of 5
28-04-2020
Mark –
Very nice!
Rated 5 out of 5
28-04-2020
Patrick –
Rated 5 out of 5
28-04-2020
Andrew –
Rated 4 out of 5
28-04-2020
Scott –
Nice beer. Hints of Belgium with a rich taste. Slightly lighter than I hoped.
This stuff is like gravy, thick and murky brown. The stuff tastes amazing, so much malt character. Very sweet and mysterious to my mouth. Would 100% recommend trying this.
Rated 4 out of 5
25-04-2020
Andrew –
Rated 1 out of 5
24-04-2020
Tom –
Rated 5 out of 5
23-04-2020
James –
Excellent Trappist ale. Would recommend
Rated 4 out of 5
23-04-2020
Rebecca –
Rated 2 out of 5
23-04-2020
daniel –
too strong
Rated 4 out of 5
23-04-2020
Baxter –
Rated 4 out of 5
22-04-2020
Nora –
Rated 5 out of 5
21-04-2020
Anthony –
Rated 3 out of 5
19-04-2020
darren –
Rich and layered. Fruity with a gentle musk. Lost flavour and aroma very very quickly. Needs maturing.
Rated 4 out of 5
17-04-2020
Emma –
Rated 2 out of 5
16-04-2020
Kathleen –
Nice taste while drinking, but woke up with heartburn. May not be the best choice for those sensitive to this.
Rated 5 out of 5
16-04-2020
Corinne –
Rated 4 out of 5
15-04-2020
Sergey –
Very malty flavor, realy nice
Rated 4 out of 5
15-04-2020
Fraser –
Rated 5 out of 5
15-04-2020
Luke –
Rated 3 out of 5
15-04-2020
Noel –
Rated 2 out of 5
14-04-2020
Jamie –
Dark and figgy
Rated 4 out of 5
13-04-2020
David –
I must like this one as I keep reordering it!
Rated 4 out of 5
13-04-2020
Ian –
A great ale, at a great price. Smooth,malty complex taste with a hint of chocolate
Rated 3 out of 5
12-04-2020
liam –
Quite warming and autumnal flavours.
Rated 5 out of 5
12-04-2020
Loretta –
Absolutely amazing. Lovely rich flavour
Rated 3 out of 5
11-04-2020
james –
Very rich full bodied heavy textured with a deep sharp chocolate palate.
Rated 5 out of 5
10-04-2020
Audrey –
Rated 4 out of 5
09-04-2020
Paul –
Great Ale, couldn’t drink more than one but that one is very tasty
Rated 4 out of 5
08-04-2020
Robin –
Rated 4 out of 5
08-04-2020
Martin –
Rated 4 out of 5
08-04-2020
Billy –
Way more interesting and complex than I thought it would be. Rich, Sweet sticky, chocolaty and surprisingly fruity… like a fruit loaf loaded with Raisins and figs covered in syrup
Matt –
England’s very own trappist ale! Not as good as some of the others but for the price; Amazing!
Jon –
Not what I expected…and was a very pleasant surprise…almost stout-like in look, and it poured with masses of yeasty smell…a superb ale for a winter’s eve, with bags of flavour – bit like a crusty brown loaf in a glass…wonderful stuff and would have this again like a shot.
Mark –
Quite nice, but really a little bit stronger than the body of the beer can support: you taste the alcohol as a distinct flavour. One suspects they just made it this strong because “trappist beers are supposed to be” and may have made something slightly easier to drink otherwise.
John –
An excellent trappist ale, reminiscent in many ways of good Christmas cake – full of weighty fruit aromas for a wonderful slow sipping experience.
Chris –
Great story behind this beer. Helping out the monks.
Joanne –
Great balance, thinking a bit cheesy but not overpowering
Simon –
It’s an acquired taste, but worth a try if you’re feeling adventurous.
Thomas –
Standard trappist beer, you know what you’re getting
Shaun –
Kevin –
Philip –
Michael –
Very good. Full on but with plenty of subtlety too. Allow to warm before drinking – it really opened up as it warmed up. Not a session beer by any means but a sip by the fireside winner.
Stephen –
Very nice aroma
Michael –
Lovely beer with a bit of history behind it.
Michael –
Miguel –
Not as good as I remembered.
Kjeld –
derek –
strong, heavy, stout like beer.
Robert –
Artem –
Andy –
Loved my first Trappist ale.
Partha –
Gary –
My very first purchase and I am based In Leicestershire but knew nothing about the trappist ale Tyn Meadows and the amazing story behind it`s creation. It has a warm, chocolate and liquorice flavour but boy is it strong so only sip.Don`t gulp. That way the taste and aromas will add to what is a very enjoyable drinking experience. It leaves a warm pleasant aroma and strong self satisfaction after completion. Thoroughly recommended.
Richard –
Malty and thick. Opaque like pond water
Roger –
Delicious
Jayden –
Very sweet and boozy. loved this one!
faye –
lovely
John –
Recommended by a friend and it’s fairly good. 3.5 I’d say.
Brian –
nice drink that will undoubtedly split opinion
Andrew –
Richard –
Not what I was expecting but still really liked it . Main impression taste wise was toffee , long aftertaste , and medium bodied . Reminded me more of a strong English old ale than the trappist beers of Belgium .
Lyndsey –
Found this more sweet than Belgian Trappists with dark chocolate/fruit notes
Amanda –
David –
Paul –
Good strong Ale
Ryan –
Not my favourite type of ale, but really nice flavours and decent strength
Harshpal –
Excellent beer, it’s got a very different taste being a brown Trappist ale but definitely one I’d recommend giving a shot. Very wholesome flavour profile that leaves you feeling refreshed and certainly does not feel like a 7.4%, much easier to drink yet with a strong mouthfeel
Martin –
Full of rich Belgiany malts and licorice
Andy –
Peter –
david –
Loved this. Great malt base and loads of flavour.
Paul –
A deep, earthy mouthful. Drinks quick.
Vicky –
Sean –
It does what it says on tin, can be a little over whelming but my goodness, this is ALE.
Dean –
Nice strength & flavour
Kirsty –
Not a massive fan but my boyfriend liked it
Martin –
Interesting and enjoyable, different to trappists I have had in the past
Simon –
Very nice strong beer
Ali –
Heavy duty
William –
🍺
James –
Dark rich raisin.
John –
A roasted aroma of coffee and cocoa. This pours a caramel colour and sits a foggy chocolate brown in the glass. There’s lots of malty roasted coffee notes in this ale. You also get a smooth rich chocolate flavour that leads onto the light fruitiness of stewed fruit and you can definitely taste the alcohol from the high ABV. There’s a fair bit of sediment in this beer and the lower you get in the glass, the more you get a sweet toffee flavour coming through. A smooth, rich and strong beer, perfect for a cold night.
Ken –
Andrew –
Wow what a beer loads going on, lovely malty sweet wheaty & smooth
Matthew –
Anton –
dessert porter meets abdij beer: rich, sweet, chocolatey
Andrew –
Chris –
Alfie –
Tim –
Christopher –
Full bodied but not too heavy
Rikki –
Edward –
Packs a punch! Almost too strong by the end.
Matthew –
A trappist beer from Leicestershire which competes strongly with any Belgian counterpart. One of my favourites
Adam –
A great English-style Trappist beer
Pete –
David –
Nice taste would give 3.5 stars
Dan –
Had this many times, lovely trappist beer, perfect for cold nights and log fires!
James –
Wow. First off it is full of flavour and you really get the chocolate. And its strong. What more could you want?
Simon –
john –
Martin –
Strong and little sweet
Tyson –
Stephen –
Amazing
Scarlett –
a strong and heavy beer, destined to be drunk from a stein, the flavour profile helps carry that extra alcohol and you can happily sip on this one
Campbell –
Nick –
Probably not a bad beer but not my usual style.
simon –
Great value
Joanne –
drank some of these with a belgian friend… even he was pleasantly surprised!
James –
Had a fair amount of sediment at the bottom… dark reasonably tasting beer
Dean –
Very nice and definitely quaffable.
Adam –
First trappist beer won’t be my last sweet and malty really nice
Charles –
Very good, flavoursome ale
Darren –
Edward –
A rich, fruity and warming delight. An excellent beer full of complexity and flavour.
Tomos –
Lovely beer
Liam –
Brandon –
Very glad to have found this one
Paul –
Jamie –
Different, enjoyed this
Simon –
Richard –
Great beer, fruity and malty, beautiful colour, great big rich mouthfeel. Not to be confused with a Belgian Trappist beer, this is dark and typically British. The sweetness is reminiscent of some Scottish beers. Very nice, recommended
Shaun –
If you like a trappist ale, youll like this, just like the belgian counterparts
Eifion –
lovely example of a trappist ale
Cliffton –
Very like Belgian dark beers. Rich fruit, bit like rich fruit cake with added bitter coffee/chocolate notes.
Alistair –
Very tasty, similar in character to some of the Belgian dark beers but with a fuller flavour.
Paul –
Powerful peppery beer
Sam –
I enjoyed this beer very much. Deep flavours of chocolate and berries, but it isn’t overly sweet. It lasts very long on the palate and is warming, but it doesn’t taste overly strong. It’s great, I would definitely recommend.
Benjamin –
Great Trappist beer from where you wouldn’t expect. Stands up to many from Belgium!
Matthew –
Never had an English Trappist beer but this does a bloody good job. Bags of flavour, taste of treacle and strong taste
Chris –
Rich and delicious, this ale reminds me of the kinds of ales my dad used to drink when I was a youngster, stealing sips! The liquorice notes are subtle and leave a lasting impact on the mouthfeel.
Rowan –
I love trappist ales and wanted an English one to challenge the Belgians and it does. Very satisfying. I forgot to order this this month 🙁
John –
Big and boozy. Full of rum and raisin notes.
Charlie –
Perfect brew to have on a winters eve. Not usually my taste but I would enjoy this from time to time
Lucy –
This is an excellent beer. Slight notes of caramel and strong flavour, tastes just like a typical Belgian Trappist beer. It’s really good!
Diana –
A wonderful take on a true Trappist Ale. Gorgeous.
Matthew –
Very strong in flavour but enjoyable
Alexander –
Awesome trappist. Easy to drink
Darren –
I was bought a bottle of this and after the first sup knew that it was simply wonderful. My hunt began for a supplier and that lead me to HonestBrew, moments later 6 bottles ordered along with a sample of other beers and I eagerly awaited my next taste of trappist beer. Whilst it is strong, the alcohol does not dominate the taste, which to me is rich and malty, with a smootness that reminds me of malted milkshakes. If you like earthy tastes and a good body to your beer you’ll like this and at the price is a real bargain. Thoroughly recommended and a staple in any of my orders.
Andrew –
Why the Monks of britain stopped making beer is beyond me. If you like a strong belgian beer then get this in your face.
Andrew –
This is a definite change in gears. Dark Ale, really, not so sure on that aspect. Tastes like a dark cider, if such a thing exists. Really not sure about this at all
Alister –
Pours like treacle and tastes like bitter-sweet chocolate. For a beer of this ABV the alcohol doesn’t overwhelm – it’s really smooth and finishes with some subtle smokiness. A great dark ale.
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Matthew –
How anyone can enjoy this is beyond me. Should have left it in the 18th century. Truly vile
Michelle –
Full bodied, great flavours
Iain –
One of my favourite beers. Order this before. Leave it for a bit before drinking and it gets even better.
Felix –
Always a solid beer
Ben –
Lovely! Get that chocolate and the sweet liquorice taste. Nicest Trappist beer I’ve tasted.
Dave –
If drunk young, this beer is slightly disapointing – probably best to leave for a while to mature, to allow the full flavours to develop.
Claire –
These were some crazy monks that brewed this. It was nice but one bottle was more than enough
Rory –
Great beer, especially for the price. Extremely full bodied.
Robert –
Brian –
Good strong ale. Dark and chocolately
Sarah –
One of my favorites. As a trappist beer fan I was very excited to find out that was a UK beer. This has the full-bodied flavor you’d expect with the best but it is also refreshing light making it something you can easily drink at any time but i admit I love it after dinner in garden.
Tom –
Simon –
Pretty nice and rich. Lovely strong taste.
James –
This is great, excellent taste nice body and its English
Paul – Thomas –
Full bodied and full of subtle flavours
steve –
Dark and Long. Rich in flavour although deceptively soft.
Cristian –
Very complex and rich – plums, figs, dark chocolate, liquorice. Solid body. One to enjoy on a cold day next to a fireplace.
Mark –
British monks made this and its a close cousin to the Belgian trappist ales – highly recommended
Edward –
DARRYL –
Absolutely delicious. Thick, sweet, full of flavour. Bought to see what the fuss was about and wasn’t disappointed.
Luis –
Steve –
To be honest I’d been putting this one off. Its too dark for my tastes. A traditional ale brewed by monks in a monastery. It is sickly sweet, with a bitter finish. Very much in the camp of barley wine or a Belgian dupple. Not my thing at all…
Steve –
A nice ale
Robert –
Not the best for me, rather disappointing considering the tasting notes, wanted more fig!
GORDON –
Rian –
Disappointed by this one, had too much sweetness to it for me.
Asher –
Expected nothing less than excellence, and it delivered.
Thomas –
A great strong ale. It is nice and complex, quite warming and very tasty.
Duncan –
This is my first non-Belgian Trappist Ale, it was…pretty good. It didn’t have the impact of a Belgian version the ABV came across mellow, no sourness and no sweetness. It was clean and enjoyable but was closer to a dark ale. Very happy to support British producers and would therefore buy again.
Tessa –
Andy –
Craig –
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Robert –
A great beer that delivers on its description. Distinct Belgium beer aroma and taste…all despite being brewed in the Midlands. Either way them Monks have got it cracked. Belting beer!
Christy –
Really nice ale, with good flavours, I’d buy this again in my next order.
Alex –
Tom –
Didn’t really know what to expect with this beer, really enjoyed it though, bags of rich flavour.
Mitchell –
Decent
Mark –
Very nice!
Patrick –
Andrew –
Scott –
Nice beer. Hints of Belgium with a rich taste. Slightly lighter than I hoped.
Ben –
Karl –
Quite rich, decent trappist
Leanne –
Tim –
Fantastic beer – excellent, strong flavour. Highly recommended.
Charlie –
This stuff is like gravy, thick and murky brown. The stuff tastes amazing, so much malt character. Very sweet and mysterious to my mouth. Would 100% recommend trying this.
Andrew –
Tom –
James –
Excellent Trappist ale. Would recommend
Rebecca –
daniel –
too strong
Baxter –
Nora –
Anthony –
darren –
Rich and layered. Fruity with a gentle musk. Lost flavour and aroma very very quickly. Needs maturing.
Emma –
Kathleen –
Nice taste while drinking, but woke up with heartburn. May not be the best choice for those sensitive to this.
Corinne –
Sergey –
Very malty flavor, realy nice
Fraser –
Luke –
Noel –
Jamie –
Dark and figgy
David –
I must like this one as I keep reordering it!
Ian –
A great ale, at a great price. Smooth,malty complex taste with a hint of chocolate
liam –
Quite warming and autumnal flavours.
Loretta –
Absolutely amazing. Lovely rich flavour
james –
Very rich full bodied heavy textured with a deep sharp chocolate palate.
Audrey –
Paul –
Great Ale, couldn’t drink more than one but that one is very tasty
Robin –
Martin –
Billy –
Way more interesting and complex than I thought it would be. Rich, Sweet sticky, chocolaty and surprisingly fruity… like a fruit loaf loaded with Raisins and figs covered in syrup
D –