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De Ranke Père Noël

Percentile
85
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij De Ranke
Style: Belgian Ale

Dottignies/Dottenijs, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
3513.46/5.03.45/5.07%90.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
A fantastic Christmas beer, but one that defies the universal custom of a stronger, spicier beer for the holiday season. At 7% alcohol by volume, this one is relatively lighter in alcohol than the Guldenberg, and does not pack the hop punch of the XX. It combines some of the best elements of those other two beers – with a fine balance of malt and hops, complex character, a refreshing dryness, and a gorgeous cellar aroma – but is distinguished by its festive copper color. The 1999 Père Noël was a bit of a departure, with a very appealing yeasty tartness that was not readily discernible in earlier years.
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 Zeswaft (1000), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Dec 17, 2005  
Kind of fruity and I like the hops that are present. Tastes a lot like the Delirium Noel but not as good


 RAYBOY01 (1828), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/513/20
Dec 13, 2005  
A somewhat off-putting sour vinegar nose. This tastes sour as well but better that it smells. Very bitter finish which helped pull my rating up a couple.


 Cornfield (4926), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 11, 2005  
Amber/brown and headless, this has a taste of soft caramel malt, slightly sour, with an earthy, floral hop bitterness. The aroma is a bit funky, sour and musty. It finishes on a nice bitter note. Quite drinkable.

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 MesandSim (5818), London, Greater London, England
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Dec 10, 2005  
A Mes rate: A 2004 33cl bottle from the Beer Circus. Nice dusty and hoppy but mellow aroma. Hazy amber appearance with a white head that settles quickly to a thin film. Well balanced with some anaseed and oranges. Gentle crisp and spicy finish.


geno5 (21), Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/513/20
Dec 5, 2005  
Aroma a bit sour, strawberries, thin light tan head, cloudy amber in color. Very thin body. Hoppy, fruity flavor.


 joss (3654), Garching b. München, Germany
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 3, 2005  
Bottle, courtesy of my favorite secret santa
Cloudy, light orange, lowish creamy head Spicy heather, wooden and nutty aroma. Caramel base-flavor, dry peachskin, barrique, a hint of metallicity. Medium body, light sparkly mouthfeel. Yeasty minerally and apricot aftertaste. Thanks Nat!


 pivo (2535), Germany
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Dec 2, 2005  
Vinous, hoppy nose - nice. Hazy deep gold color, lacy head. Quick sweet malt with hints of white grape and spice. Hoppy end. Thinner than expected, but overall decent. Not as Christmasy as one would want though...


 jimmack (1221), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/513/20
Nov 24, 2005  
Bottle shared by Geno5. Cloudy orange color with a mediuml off white head. Fruity, tart aroma with some hay and hops that come together to remind me of vomit a little bit. Flavor was better than the aroma I thought. Still a bit fruity and hoppy with some grassiness. Kind of mild flavored for a Christmas beer.



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