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Corsendonk Christmas Ale

Percentile
97
overall
Brewed by Du Bocq
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Purnode-Yvoir, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
7823.76/5.03.76/5.0Winter8.5%91.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
On the palate this silky smooth ale is predominantly malty, with smoky, spicy and citrusy notes, and a long, lingering finish that is lightly tart and malty.

Editor’s note: Sold as both Corsendonk Christmas Ale and as King’s Blue in Norway.
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 TeamTrappist (381), jericho, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/103/514/20
Jul 28, 2008  
Tap at the blind tiger. Poured a dark amber, with a very light nose, some belgian yeasts were noticeable.Flavor was fruity and yeasty with a nice sweet non cloying finish. Could be more complex, but by no means bad.


 BoBoChamp (1346), Gent, Belgium
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 21, 2008  
25cl, from De Hopduvel Gent, complex X-Mas brew, clear, good head, the best of the Corsendonk-range


 BuckeyeSammy (455), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Jul 20, 2008  
palate a little too thin. Heavily carbonated, spiced with nutmeg and cinamon. Simple Christmas beer.


 chokmah33 (118), San Luis Obispo, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/513/20
Jul 17, 2008  
Rich syrupy dark malts, sappy spruce, and earthy yeast in the sniff. Nuts and metal. Some licorice and liquor undertones. Flavor is sweet (burnt sugar), and yeasty. Fairly piney with nice spice. Fruits (apricots, plums, raisins, and apple cider). An amazingly smooth palate, as these imported belgians tend to have.


 Todeon (315), Sweden
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Jul 17, 2008    Updated: Dec 4, 2008
Bottle. Red/Brown appearance. Aroma is raisans,berries and some spicey notes. Taste is almost overly sweet with lots of fruity and spicey notes.


 Mogwai (218), Askeby, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 9, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark brown with lasting off-white head. Aroma of malt, dark fruit, spices. Flavor is malt, sweet, fruit, with a little alcoholic feel. Very good.


 azlondon (662), Fribourg, Switzerland
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/510/20
Jul 1, 2008  
Appearance: Champagne cork & wire. Dark redish brown. Good amount of dark head. Shortlived. Aroma: Sweet, fruit and berries. Cherry. Liquorice? Taste: Cherry and some malt. Dark fruits. Sweet. Bittersweet aftertaste. Info: 750ml bottle, 26/1-2008


 Guinness4Duff (507), Tallahassee (and Poconos, PA), Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Bottle. Clear brown pour with a thick beige head. Sweet malty aroma, fruity with and citrus and grapes. Taste is malty, a little roasted, smoky and finishes with a tart dark fruit flavor. Very good.



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