 Quixote18 (230), Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 4, 2006 Bottled. Served at cellar temp in a tulip. Had an aroma that was distinctly "Belgian" with earthy, yeasty, tangy notes. As it warmed I noticed some cloves in there too. This is one beautiful beer! It was a rich chestnut color with a lasting, profuse, cream- colored head. Flavor was lightly yeasty and refreshing with a mix of "Holiday spices" that I had trouble deciphering. Body was medium-full with a nice smooth mouthfeel.
Fin (3402), Merton, Oxfordshire, England
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 4, 2006 Picked this up in Antwerp October 2006. This beer poured dark brown with a frothy white head, aroma was a bit port like with some dried fruits. Taste a bit sweet,. alcohol quite present, spicey, dried fruits. Very good Belgian christmas ale.
JFURYCAT (791), East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 2, 2006 Bottle from Stockertown Beverage (that place rocks!). This is has some of the spices and yeast quality I detect in Corsendonk proper but its so much more elegantly balanced with a dry palate, a good dose of carbonation, and a raisin-citrus flavor which is present but doesn’t overdo it. I enjoy overpowering hoppy US ales but the balance and elegance of this beer makes me wonder if extreme is necessary to win my taste bud’s sensations. The alcohol is well hidden with this one which doesn’t seem as heavy and warming as other winter ales. But it is very tasty and well crafted!
zebracakes (1214), Washington DC, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 2, 2006 On tap. Dark ruby, off white head. Aroma is faint pine and spices. Flavor is sweet pine, molasses, malt, spices.
OldMrCrow (1184), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 1, 2006 Bottle purchased early 2006, sampled December 2006.
Pours a dark red-brown with a large if short-lived head. The aroma is peaches touched with cinnamon and just a whisper of barleywine-like alcohol and citrus. While there is ample peach and caramel early in the flavor, this is a well-hopped beer that finishes pleasingly dry. It is spicy and complex, definite citrus notes, some coffee roasts. Smooth mouthfeel, rich but not oily or heavy; this is an overall fascinating and enjoyable Christmas ale.
bp (455), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 1, 2006 Bottle purchased at Whole Foods in NYC: ruby-red colored beer with a thin head, a bit of a fruity aroma, citrus and malty taste, smooth. Pretty good stuff.
smartlung (154), Valrico, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 30, 2006 11/30/06 - my 1st listing - bottle from World of Beer in Clearwater - good thing it was nice beer to start - hopefully I will improve my listings over time - caramel hints, brandy aroma - sweet spices and goes down smooth with lite alcohol finish. Very nice Christmas beer!
LinusStick (1831), Moon Twp, suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 29, 2006 Christmas in a bottle. This is one Christmas ale that gets it. The only thing missing is the tree and annoying family members opening gifts. A strong Belgian with sweet tastes of citrus, raisin and spices. The dark color and tan head made me want to hang icicle lights. Santa had better not down a few of these before heading out on the sleigh or some houses may get missed.
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