 kujo9 (1043), North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA
Jan 11, 2008
750 ml bottle 12/24/07: Dark brown w/ a medium sized, lasting beige head. Aromas of chocolate, roasted malt, raisins, figs, molasses, anise, and caramel. Peppery yeast spice, light alcohol, which becomes more prevolent in the nose as it warms, but still not a dominant attribute. Toasty malt as well as it warms. The flavor is sweet and spicy! Chocolate flavor, anise, raisins, toasted malt, caramel, bready malt, peppery yeast with a dry, semi dry finish. Aftertaste is dark fruit, bready malt, and spicy yeast! Nicely complex flavor. Mouthfeel is warming and smooth. Medium carbonation. Merry Christmas to me! I need to get my hands on more of this beer, hopefully I still can! Nicely spiced, well made, and a nice sipper to enjoy in the company of family on Christmas Eve.
caesar (2471), Zeist, Netherlands
Jul 26, 2008 Bottled, thx to thewolf. Hazy brown color, short head. Spicy alcoholic aroma. Bit spicy taste, malty, slight sour, hint of raisin. Decent.
awaisanen (1116), Irvine, California, USA
Jul 19, 2008 From a 750mL Bottle. Dark brown, raisin colored pour with ruddy hues, topped with a thick layer of tight bubbled tan foam. Aromas of prunes, chocolate, and higher alcohols. Lots of dark fruits. Medium bodied, softly carbonated mouthfeel. Flavors of prune, raisin, and hints of chocolate. Lots of dried fruit characters create a rich, dark flavor without any noticeable roast. Alcohol is much less noticeable on the palate than in the nose. A moderate level of bright pepper spice lingers in the final smack along with some tannic tobacco flavors. Clean, well layered flavors combine to create a cohesive, enjoyable drink.
cbkschubert (1520), Skyline, Arizona, USA
Jul 12, 2008 750 ml bottle from Plaza Liquors - Notes are a little vague. Pours a dark brown color with a nice size light tan head. Light lacing. Aroma is esters and spice. Flavor is esters, light roasted malt, and spice. A nice beer, but took a little effort to drink the whole bottle.
JK (2369), Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
Jul 7, 2008 Smooth palate. Aroma and flavor have fruit, there are figs and plums. Black in color. Sweet malt. Some sweet Christmasy spices. Very nice palate, thick and heavy.
Snojerk321 (907), San Diego, California, USA
Jul 5, 2008 750ml bottle. My first Mikkeller was a killer! Poured opaque with a giant wispy tan head. Nose of cocoa dust, nutmeg and other spices with some toasted malt rounding things out. Big bold chocolate flavor with some spiciness. A very full bodied beer.
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