 Nejhleader (814), Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 17, 2006
not a shabby brew, has a very sweet taste, almost like brown sugar, probably one of the best christmas brews I’ve ever had.
pjweaver (125), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 4, 2009 Tulip Glass
Pours a mahogany color, with a huge resilient head. Aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, with some metallic iron tones. Sweet cinnamon, coriander, some nutmeg on the tongue, with metallic tones that were slightly unpleasant. Bite on the palate throughout, with a metallic aftertaste being prevalent.
ChainGangGuy (1808), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Jan 4, 2009 Appearance: Clear, deep reddish-brown body with a well-sized, foamy, light khaki-colored head. Nice creamy lacing on the way down.
Smell: Malty, sweetish aroma smelling of molasses, brown sugar, and simple syrup -- all sorts of sweet treats. There’s a strong, downright perfumy orange note in the nose, like sniffing a full shot of triple sec. Touches of spicy and light floral hints.
Taste: Sweet, dark maltiness with tastes of dark caramel, molasses, and brown sugar. Slight nuttiness, maybe even some slight breadiness. As was the case with the aroma, there’s that very distinct orange fruitiness. Pleasant spiciness with an extra added dash of coriander. Very, very faint floral hint. Never more than a minor bitterness present. Pinch of cocoa powder arrives late in the flavor. Finishes fruity with a lingering maltiness and hint of earthy spice.
Mouthfeel: Medium-plus body. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: A tasty wintertime offering from Corsendonk and one I’d be happy (yes, happy) to return to next year.
santoslhalper (311), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 1, 2009 Deep hazy copper body with a huge tan head. The smell is full of bananas and cloves with lots of fruity esters and gentle spicing. The taste has lots of chocolate and spice, but with subtle wheat notes coming throughout. Well balanced. The spice is not overwhelming like most Christmas brews, but rather a part of a whole idea. Delicious!
branspra (125), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Dec 31, 2008 Bottle. Pours a dark brown with a very large, off-white head. Aromas of hops, nutmeg, and orange. Texture is creamy with a lively carbonation. Very nice flavor with complex fruits and spices. Not the best Christmas beer I have had, but by far not the worst either.
serkoptato (24), Budapest, Hungary
Dec 29, 2008 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.
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