 Silphium (2124), Haslett, Michigan, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 9, 2006 Deep red-brown body, thin/medium beige head. Flowery, perfumey aroma, spciy, with hints of yarrow, toast, and banana. Peppery, licoricey body, with perfumey yarrow, toast, and a tight bitter finish to go along with hints of chocolate and other candies. The spicy, flowery, peppery yeast flavors remind me a bit of something Brasserie des Rocs would brew. Good but a bit heavy on the spices for me.
zathrus13 (1296), Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 7, 2006 Pours dark brown, with a tan head. Aromas of sweet malt, spices, dark fruit, yeast. Flavors are spices, sweet malt, dark fruit, brown sugar, and toffee.
Body is rather thick and heavy. This one should age well.
Foxbush (456), Richmond, Virginia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 7, 2006 This is another of my 2005 Christmas Beers. What a nice surprise. The head formation was modest and the color was deep amber or brown. There was excellent lacing down the glass. Upon uncorking this bottle there was an immediate release of yeast and malt aroma. The body is medium with some sweetness. There are hints of other spices and hops. The high alochol is hidden very well. This has been of the best Belgium ales that I have enjoyed.
Sten (288), Westerlo, Belgium
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Jan 3, 2006 A brown-black appearance. A sweet and fruity aroma. The taste is sweet, fruity and a bit malty. Not my kind of beer.(Bottle 75cl, tap)
MI2CA (1266), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 3, 2006 750ml - Aroma is sharp bubblegum, cherry, red licorice, yeast, and spice. Pours a reddish-brown with small head and good lacing. Flavor is cherry, bubblegum, yeast, spice, and cinnamon. Palate is tart and sticky. Different and interesting.
BobbyW3363 (154), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Jan 2, 2006 Pours out a dark brown amber color with a nice big tan head. Beautiful sweet aroma. Flavor is reminiscent of dark fruit and licorice or absinthe. One of the best Christmas beers I’ve had.
blankboy (3204), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 31, 2005 Bottle shared with HogTownHarry, GregClow, tupalev & jerc -- courtesy of HogTownHarry. Last beer of the night at our last tasting. Pours a murky reddish-brown with an average size fizzy tan head. Big sweet aroma of sugar, spices, fruit, yeast, caramel malt and more -- quite complex. Flavour is sweet and spicey with a big alcohol kick, some dark fruit, nuts and a nice bitterness. So much going on in the flavour. Mouthfeel is thick and syrupy. A perfect Christmas beer to end a great Christmas tasting with great friends. Bring on 2006!
stouby (1937), Holbaek, Denmark
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 28, 2005 Bottle, at No. 5 (031202).
Dark brown with beige head. Aroma heavy malty (dark fruits) and moderate hoppy. Flavor have sweet and moderate bitter. Full bodied Christmas brew.
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