 dalekliz (546), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 17, 2009 Bottle. Pours a clear dark amber-red with a thick, off-white head. Big aroma, of malt, spices, hops, pine, and dark fruits. Spicy taste, with malt, dark fruits, pine. Lingering sweet spiciness. Very tasty.
ericandersnavy (1150), crossroads, Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 16, 2009 bottle from whip-in 117. poured a clear amber with an off white head. aroma of caramel, fruity esters, and spices. flavor of caramel, spices, and alcohol. light body and low carb. pretty good overall.
Avengedpoet (325), Mesa, Arizona, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 13, 2009 Enjoyed at Stone Bistro. Pours a rich chestnut amber color. No head whatsoever to speak of. Aroma like Belgian Christmas - Belgian phenolics mixed with nutmeg/cinnamon/chestnuts/etc. Surprisingly easy drinking and enjoyable. Also quite a bit hoppier than I expected.
Borup (1360), Albertslund, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 11, 2009 Bottle. Dark brown colour with a nice beige head. Aroma and flavour of spice, fruit and malt.
bconley (351), Fern Park, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 11, 2009 Bomber. Apples come to mind. Nice and spicey. Darkish brown. Medium body. Very nice Christmas beer.
Arayaga2 (1001), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 9, 2009 Sweet apple peary aroma with slight sharp vinous esters. Taste is the same with belgiany spice. Well and subtly carbonated, and some astringency and fusels come through in the finish. $10/750
BrotherGrendel (612), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 8, 2009 Reviewed at the 2007 Strong Ale festival
A- Murky dark orange hue, minimal white bubbly head, light lacing
S- Light, sweet berries, honey, brown sugar, winter spice, florals
T- Initial taste is sugary fruits and berries, dark fruits, honey, bread malts, finishes sweet and dry
M- Medium-bodied, watery texture, highly carbonated
D- Very nicely balanced winter ale full of seasonal fruits and spices, alcohol is well-masked for a strong ale
turbothy (728), Bonn, Germany
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 8, 2009 Bottle from the Bier Tempel in Brussels. Pours mahogany with a reddish tinge and a massive head. Warm, malty aroma. Sweet and powerful flavour. Well-rounded but with a bite.
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