3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
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.
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
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.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle. Dark brown colour with a nice beige head. Aroma and flavour of spice, fruit and malt.
3.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bomber. Apples come to mind. Nice and spicey. Darkish brown. Medium body. Very nice Christmas beer.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
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
3.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
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
4.1 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
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.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
UPDATED: JAN 1, 2010 First rating on: 2/4/2009
Had it on tab where else but at the Delirium Cafe in Brussels. Dark reddish brown color with a light tan head. Rich fruity aroma. Taste of some spicy dry fruits and some sweetness. A very enjoyable beer for X-mas times.
Re-review on 01.01.2010.
Pours a clear dark red brown with an off whote head. Aroma of roasted malts, brown sugars and dry fruits. Flavors of roasted malts, caramel sugars, a hint of cinnamon, cherries and yeasts, and some spices.
Medium carbonation, sweet and slightly bitter dry, with a little liquor finish.
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