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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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 Geokkjer (256), Kristiansand, Norway
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Aug 27, 2009  
750 ml bottle.Pours brown with a big off white head.Aroma of yeast ,green apples ,dried fruits and spice.Flavor is spicy with some alcohol.Yeast , molasses and apples with hints of cacao.Medium to thin body.Very good beer just not as complex as the best Belgian strong ales.


 Headbanger (1582), Aurora, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Aug 6, 2009  
750 ml bottle-Poured brown with a decent size white head. Aroma of yeast, fruit, spices, caramel, and malt. Taste of the same with a bit of chocolate thrown in. This medium to ful bodied brew is very well balanced and tasty.


 gsteph (263), knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 19, 2009  
Dark brown pour with deep ruby tinge. Small, but frothy, tan head. Sounds lively as it rises. Distinct Belgian yeast aroma, fresh biscuit dough, fresh Granny Smith apples, mild cloves, and molasses. Sweet and malty is really the only way to describe this. A caramel / molasses combo with notes of biscuits, dried figs and dates, softened cinnamon apples and fleeting moments of oranges. Finishes tart with nuances of chocolate. Overall it is very close to liquid apple cake. Medium bodied with a smooth palate. Very drinkable.


 Bragesnak (2257), Aarhus, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Jul 9, 2009  
Bottled. Brown with white head. Aroma of dried fruit and yeast. Flavor is malt, caramel, chocolate and spices


PhilTheThrill (19), Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/103/518/20
Jul 6, 2009  
draft at redlight redlight

part of our christmas in july lineup. a nice malty christmas beer. a little spice and dark fruits in the nose... tastes and smells like grape jollyranchers.. in a good way? it really is delicious, really drinkable and smooth. alcohol present but not overpowering.


 Glouglouburp (2810), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 3, 2009  
In short: A kick-ass spicy belgian dark ale with just enough of everything.
How: Bottle 250ml. Consumed fresh a few months after receiving it through private importation
The look: Cloudy dark ruby body topped by a long-lasting small tan head
In long: Nose of a creamy fruity nutty dessert. Superb full lively body. Taste has some almonds in toffee, grounded black pepper, dates. Just the right amount of peppery spices. Did I notice coriander hiding in there. Also citrus fruits and oranges which remain secondary flavour elements but they nonetheless increase drinkability. Sweetness level is moderate. Hops presence is limited being hidden by the spicy nature of the beer but they do their job. Finish is mildly spicy with a mild leafy bitterness. I had it immediately after a De Ryck Arend Dubbel and surprisingly I found both to be somewhat similar although the Corsendonk is far superior. Merry Corsendonk Christmas and a happy new beer.


 daleharshman (186), San Diego, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 29, 2009  
330 mL bottle from Hillcrest Whole Foods in San Diego ($3.99). Pours a dark plum color (almost brown) with gigantic tan head which gradually dissipates. Aroma of honey/syrup, yeast, dark fruit, along with hint of holiday spice. Flavor of caramel, wood, dark fruit, light spice, and a bit of smooth chocolate (especially toward the finish). Only moderately sweet which is a good thing. I like the lively carbonation in this one. That along with the undetectable alcohol makes this a pleasure to drink.


 chrisv10 (349), Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 10, 2009  
25 cl bottle poured to glass. Deep clear ruby colour. Medium size tan head. Spicy.



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