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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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 cheapdark (2015), Monacatootha, Pennsylvania, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/102/56/20
Nov 10, 2007    Updated: Jan 1, 2008
I’m not good enough for this beer. I hesitate to rate it. On tap at the Vintage Estates, thanks Nuts. Very nice aroma, perhaps some alky strong intent on the olfactory.Slightly dark, but certainly not dark brown or black. Some haze is present. Nice lacing. Strongish wine or whisky flavors. Mild carbonation tickles the middle of the tongue.. Alky flavors not well hidden in this belgie brew, they intensify during the session. Odd spicey sensations trace each sip. Finish is whisky laced beer. Does not do homage to their abbey brown.


 DeadGuyFrank (347), http://westchesterbeer.com, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/104/518/20
Nov 7, 2007    Updated: Dec 29, 2007
Santa defintely swigs this stuff....subtly spicy, Belgian yeast and rich dark malt notes throughout, a little bit of citrus zest hits the back of the throat - like Chimay Bleu pretty much, which means ITS AWESOME!


 Defreni (999), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Nov 2, 2007  
Flaske. Fan....tastic juleøl. SMager som en hvidtøl bare med procenterne til at bære det. Karboneringen hjælper også i starten med at give et lille bid, så den står rigtig godt til en flæskesteg.


 ChristianScheffel (4481), Odense, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 31, 2007  
Brown with a big off-white head. Deep malty aroma, with dried fruits and brown sugar. Sweet flavour, much dried fruit, malt, some port.


 fro2218 (466), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Oct 26, 2007  
A lot of malt and sweet bread. Also a lot of spice and citrus. Nice balance with the alcohol. pretty tasty.


 tronraner (1909), Seymour, Tennessee, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 18, 2007  
Bottle. Pours dark, bold red mahogany with beige head. The aroma is toffee, earth, mild spice, a hint of molasses, fig, and blue cheese. The flavor begins with a pretty serious earthiness, followed closely by toffee. A few raisin and prune notes jump out, and a very mild cigar taste emerges toward the finish. This is a pretty satisfying winter brew.


 wetherel (1589), Encinitas, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/515/20
Sep 15, 2007  
Sept 24, 2005 bottle from El Cajon Liquor. Two year old bottle. I bought two and sent one as a bonus to nolankowal. Lot 24/09/05 G 08:05. Pour with little head that fades to a few small wisps on the surface of a dark amber liquid. Smell is a little of the age, cardboard, no hops. Not unpleasant though. Flavor leans toward the sweet side with caramel notes. A little zing, which might be from alchohol or something else. Past it’s prime, so I need to rerate.


 nearbeer (1834), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Sep 13, 2007  
25 cl, Lot # 06-09-08 G. Slightly cloudy chestnut color with a large, lasting creamy head. Aroma is spicy earthy molasses. Flavor is caramel, toffee, earth-funk, spiced raisins, molasses, slight chocolate and rummy alcohol. Slight bubblegum in aftertaste. Palate is light-medium, mostly smooth and a little dry. Best... Corsendonk... ever.



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