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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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 vtafro (469), , New Jersey, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/105/516/20
Jun 5, 2009  
Bottle and on Tap. Was happy to find the last bottle at the nearby craft beer store, and find it on tap at one of my favorite beer bars, but on to the rating. Flavor is outstanding, aroma is ok but overall a great beer.


 blankboy (3193), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Apr 21, 2009  
Bottle (750ml) shared with HogTownHarry, garthicus & biegaman -- courtesy of HogTownHarry. Pours a cloudy reddish-brown with tons of chunky floaties and an average size creamy tan head. Aroma’s yeasty along with lots of dark fruit, spices, some sweetness and caramel malt. Flavour’s malty and biscuity along with light dry spices and dark fruit. Medium bodied. Very good.


 Wim (1288), Turnhout, Belgium
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/512/20
Apr 19, 2009  
red amber coloured body with a sparkling off white head a malty fruity aroma a malty fruity sweet taste with a alcholic bitter finish


 coldbrewky (717), Saugerties, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Apr 18, 2009  
Magnum from the rip and run. i didn’t get any of the smokiness they speak of but yes it was predominantly malty bt it came and went in slow waves.. 8.5% sure accumulated in the Duders noodle. A lovcely muddled brown with steady head in the tulip. Nose is infused with candi sugar. body is medium and not too longlasting. This must be magic on draft.


 thejon375 (392), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/513/20
Mar 13, 2009  
Slight aromas of candied blackberries, tastes almost like fruitcake (that tastes good) ginger and roasted citrus.


 Strykzone (1468), Wood River, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Mar 12, 2009  
Dark brown beer with a nice thick creamy tan head that has decent retention. Aroma is dark fruit, must, and alcohol. Flavor is first fruit and then chocolate jumps in. Alcohol can’t be tasted but it provides warming. This beer is sweet and tasty and is also so easy to drink. It has a vinous quality and at times tastes like chocolate covered cherries. This one is dangerously good!


 bconley (351), Fern Park, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Mar 12, 2009  
Bottle at Stardust. brownish amber body. sweet malts, not too sweet though. Nice and spicy. Dig it


 Beershine (2686), Hue, Vietnam
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Mar 7, 2009  
Pours a foamy bubbly brown brew with sudsy beige head. Spritzy soda aroma is like coke and 7up, a citrusy and spicy foreground and not much else. Ginger, orange. Palate not as carbonated as it seems, which is good. Flavors beat the aromas. The sweet malt comes through a little and the result is a good fruitcake-like body replete with the strange red candied bits. Sweet, simple, and refreshing.



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