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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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 Arayaga2 (948), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Apr 12, 2007  
Dark reddish brown with substantial tan head. Aroma is somewhat faint but spicy and sweet with a hint of bubble gum, pineapple and cloves. Taste is rather tepid and a bit biscuity. $4.65/12oz


 b33r (363), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Apr 7, 2007  
Dark brown in color with thick cream head that slowly disappeared. Aroma was strong, very malty. Flavor was excellent, rich malts and fruits with little alcohol flavor. Smooth and very drinkable.


 duece (103), Waterford, Wisconsin, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/105/515/20
Apr 6, 2007  
Thick rich off-white lasting head. Pours a very dark black Malty aroma blends well with strong sugary malts and robust flavor. Very quick and smooth finish.


 BeerHawk (1175), Huntsville, Alabama, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Mar 19, 2007  
Bottle. Poured a dark brown with a creamy off-white head that leaves light lacing. The aroma has fruits, spices (clove & nutmeg), and a light hint of alcohol. The flavor found dark fruits, malts, and spices. Medium to full body. Enjoyable.


 mike mcneil (660), St Augustine, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 18, 2007  
Pous a quite translucent deep mahogany/burgundy-red color. Produces a sturdy, thick beige colored head with excellent durability throughout the glass. No lacing noted. Pleasant, but somewhat muted aromas of brandy-soaked dark fruits, sherry, ripe black cherries, dark caramel malt and brown sugar. Some faint notes of yeast, ripe banana and spices linger in the background. Mouthfeel is well balanced with a nice full, thick chewiness along with a palate tingling spritzy carbonation. Initial taste is that of sweet crystal malts, dark brown sugar and melted caramel candies. Flavor then seems to transcend quickly to a complex blend of ripe brandied dark fruits, licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg and dark pumpernickel bread. A dash of hoppy or herbal bitterness appears late to tame any overt sweetness. Alcohol is more apparent as glass warms, but not coarse or obtrusive in any way. Well balanced and classy all around.


 IrishBoy (2704), Bakersfield, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Mar 5, 2007  
Bottle from unclemattie; Thanks Matt; Nose is sweet brown sugar with cloves, dark fruit, and nutmeg; cherry brown with a small beige head; flavor is smoky sweet caramel malt with a little bitterness in the finish. I like the Corsendonk Agnus and Pater better but this is pretty good.


 brownaler (379), Topsail Beach, North Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/514/20
Mar 4, 2007  
Strong cherry and nutmeg spice aroma with a ruby body and a small cream colored head. Taste is bubbly with hints of cinnamon, cherry and apple in the flavor. Finish has notes of peppercron and a bit of caramel.


 decaturstevo (1980), decatur, Tennessee, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 4, 2007  
A mahogany pour with a good light brown head. An aroma of dark brown sugar and malt. A semi sweet flavor of malt, some spice. A tad of bitter in the finish but very pleasant. The body is solid I am not crazy about the agressive carbonation but over all very good beer.



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