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Corsendonk Christmas Ale

Corsendonk Christmas Ale - Belgian Strong Ale

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 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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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
7773.76/5.03.76/5.0Winter8.5%91.3Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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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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 00cobraR (1096), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 5, 2006  
Pours out a deep brown color with a beige head. Flavor is pretty much just as the commercial description reads. Aroma is nic and malty with a little yeast in it. This is a wonderful brew.


 MI2CA (1260), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/516/20
Mar 4, 2006  
750ml - Best before 1/9/07 - Aroma is yeasty, coriander, black pepper, chocolate, clove, and other spices. Pours a deep ruby red with medium lasting brown head and great lacing. Initially the flavor matches the aroma then quickly fades to a weird metallic taste. Once it warmed closer to room temp, the metallic taste was less prominate, but still there. Palate is bitter and metallic. I was excited when I sniffed and dissapointed after taste didn’t follow up. Was there something wrong with this bottle? I guess I’ll find out next year.


 winegarner (220), san diego, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/105/514/20
Feb 28, 2006  
Poured a very dark red that was very clear when put in front of a light. High carbonation levels fed a nice brown head with a moderate duration. Aromas of lemon, green apple, and anise seem to dominate. Taste is not as complex as I would have expected from a dark christmas ale. Fig, anise, mint, and citrus with a hint of cherry are detectable. Very strong taste of alcohol is evident. Medium-bodied with a sweetish, malty finish.


 bfeldmann (1042), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
Feb 17, 2006  
"Poured a average brown color huge head on the pour and lasted throughout with good lacing Aroma had a spices and malts to it. Flavor was nutty, malts,cinnamon and cloves. Good beer. "


 harmfuldrunk (288), New Jersey, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/519/20
Feb 15, 2006  
the best christmas presant I receaved!!! smooth whole bodied beer crisp and tasty


ARC (3), Columbus, Ohio, USA
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4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/517/20
Feb 13, 2006  
This was is a great beer. Much smaller head than the abbey brown I have had - very good brew. Great flavor with a hint of orange and ginger. Will enjoy again as soon as I can!


 haf (333), Gijon, Spain
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Feb 13, 2006  
Muy buena cerveza de navidad. De agradable sabor, aunque bastante particular. Mucho sabor a malta.


LolaLovesBeer (17), Denver, Colorado, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/516/20
Feb 12, 2006  
Oh man that’s good! The gigantic, light brown head hung around for a long time, and the medium body was deep brown. Big malt aroma with a little chocolate, some spices, dried fruit and alcohol. It tastes great and it hangs around for a while. Excellent Christmas brew!



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