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The Trappists of Mount St Bernard produce their flagship Tynt Meadow ale but they also have a blonde ale, described as “a lighter, refreshing English style blond with hints of clove and peppers on a layer of delightful bitterness.”
Finally found the English Trappist Ale, Tynt Meadow! So, of course, had to review it.
Overall, a bit disappointed with this. Pours a muddy red, brown color with lots of brown floatie bits at the bottom. Everything is light. The Christmas spice is light. Banana is light. Mouthfeel is light. Kinda fruitcake-y. And just a little musty tasting. I was glad it was a small under 12 ounces.
The ranks of Trappist certifed breweries has expanded. And Mount Saint Bernard and the monks living and working in Leicestershire have become the first in the UK added to the tally that stretches from it’s Belgian base to Italy and the US as well.
The first beer from the 12th in line is called Tynt Meadow and is named after the meadow where the monks set down roots starting in 1835.
I would hazard a bet that a future brew is named St. Lutgard’s Day, that is the day that this brewery chose to brew their first batch. Lutgard was known for surviving on bread and beer during fasts.