The St. Bernardus Abt 12 is a beer with a good balance, many flavors come into play. It has a full, balanced equilibrium between sweet and bitter. The aftertaste is long with caramel and raisins. The beer certainly stands out due to its long bittersweet finish with a hoppy bite. St. Bernardus Abt 12 is the absolute top in the hierarchy of the St. Bernardus beers and this beer has the highest alcohol percentage, namely 10%.