Corsendonk Christmas Ale

Mély vörösesbarna színű, 8,5% alkoholtartalmú belga ale. Kitöltése után gyorsan apadó, végül egy fél centiméternél tartósan megmaradó hab jellemzi. Illata enyhén malátás, és meglepetésre, mintha friss eper is lenne benne. Íze telt, karamelles, ami lassan keserű csokiba fordul. Az eper mellett később, mintha egy kis meggy feeling is kiérződne belőle. A magas alkoholtartalom, mint valami szigorú apa, végig „ott van”, de egy ilyen testes karácsonyi sörnél ez egyáltalán nem zavaró.

Pours a dark mahogany, clear in bright light, with a thin but lasting head and nice lacing. Aroma is milk-chocolaty with a hint of tart cherry. Tastes of red apple, buttery sweet fruitcake malting with light spiciness. Bready, peppery finish (present alcohol). Gooey thick body with fine but sufficient carbonation. What a nice tasty treat for the holidays! Many thanks to Boutip for the trade!

Bottle pours very dark brown with cinnamon and biscuit aromas. A thin off white head dissappears quickly. Has a medium mouthfeel with a lot of stinging carbonation. Flavors are spicy, with a subtle caramel sweetness that leads to a somewhat tart and alcohol finish. Overall a very nice brew.

Bottle, courtesy of one of my siblings for Christmas. Poured a reddish brown color with a big off white head, that left a lot of lacing. Aroma of dark fruit, bread, caramel, fruit, brown sugar and orange. Flavor was a nice blend. Caramel, brown sugar, orange, toasted bread and citrus. Alcohol had a nice presence. Really smooth taste, with a soft palate. I liked this oone alot.

From Bottle, red wine glas. Large rocky and creamy nice head, mostly lasting. nice amber-brown body. Fruity, complex, smells belgian. Caramel, grain, flowers and a lot of orange and Seville orange. with a effervescent tablet feel about it. Leaves impressions colored with butterscotch, honey and a very faint sense of syrup and almond. Moderate sweet with a moderate bitter and sweet finish. Dry and oily and smooth but not really that well balanced,more fun then good. Merry xmas and cheers!

Pours a deep reddish-brown with a nice beige head. Dark fruit and spice in the mouth. Enjoyed this one.

Corked bottle shared on Christmas. Pours a nice brown with an active tan head. Aroma of malt, spices, dark fruits. Flavor is dark fruits, spices, malt, alcohol, yeasts, esthers, cloves. Decent brew, but a little hot and thin compared to other comparable brews.

Aged in my basement for 1.5 years, and opened today on Christmas. The aroma is malty, sweet, dark fruits, alcohol. The appearance is a dark red/brown, tan head. The flavor is sweet, fruity, and spicy. The finish was malty sweet, spicy and warming alcohol. Decent seasonal ale. It may be that aging this bad boy increased the discernable alcohol in it.