330ml bottle, vintage 08, from Vinmonopolet. Initial dense and huge, off-white head, gradually fading to a low level of foam. Fragile lacings on the glass, Nice rosewood body. Smell of sweet chocolate malts. Flavoured with cocoa and roasted dark malts holding notes of both caramel and chocolate. Discreet bitterness on the swallow. Tolerable sweetness. Medium bodied. Absolutely some yuletide mood from this one [at home decorating the Christmas tree, 21.12.2008].

Sampled at BDR’s tasting and shared by akevitt. Pours a semi-clear caramel amber brew with a thin off-white head that quickly dissipates to a fine film and ring, and leaves behind a spotty lacing. Aroma of brown and caramel malt, some light brown sugar, toffee and some smoked wood. Taste is medium bodied, light carbonated with flavors of toasted dark malt, milk chocolate and a touch of licorice. Finish is slightly bitter, a tad gritty texture with some toasted and burnt dark malt flavors.

Bottle from trade with yngwie. The beer was clear brown with thin eggshell color foam. In the aroma and flavor I got malt, mild spices, some alcohol, and an unusual smokiness.

Thanks to akevitt for sharing. Bottle, pours a toffee brown body with light brown head. Aroma of malts, sugar, and a hint of smoked sausage. Burnt malt flavor with a slight bit of alcohol. Smooth mouthfeel with a body that seems a bit light for the style.

Thanks to akevitt. Grainy malt aroma with very light chocolate malts. Milk chocolate body with a grainy bite. Interesting.