Géants Noël des Géants

Brewed by Brasserie des Géants (Brasserie des Légendes)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Irchonwelz, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Delicious beer, purchased during the after-Christmas clearance at Beertopia, lucky us. The color of gingerbread cake, with an aroma like bread pudding - both qualities that I find desirable in a Christmas beer. Smooth, rich, thick palate. Lots of flavor. Spiced, winter fruits, nuts and delicious. Like a german fruit and chocolate bar without the chocolate.

In the 330 mL bottle from Beertopia. A bargain at $2.29 a bottle. Pours a dark purple brown with a thin beige head. The aroma smells like a mincemeat pie. The flavor is huge hazelnuts and chocolate with lots of raisins and thick love. This is a treat.

Bottle Amber colour with a medium mostly lasting off white head. Aroma and taste of caramel and dark fruits with a nice hoppy bitterness.

Draft at Swift Lounge: Brown and off-white head. The aroma did not really impress me, but it was somewhat fruity, but not nearly as fruity and explosive as some Belgians are. There were however a lot of malts in the aroma, as well as in the taste. The taste of the beer was also somewhat underwhelming. Heavy malt backbone. Mild dark fruit flavors. Slightly syrupy feel to it. I was expecting something better, but this beer was certainly very drinkable, also the heavy alcohol was perfectly covered.

Quite nice aroma of fruit, bread, spice. Pours a hazy brown with a fluffy off white head. Flavor is malty sweet with a bit of spice and a bit of hops in the back end. Crisp finish. Not a bad Christmas beer.

bottle thanks to half of the Cali-Tex connection bhensonb. poured light amber with a white head. aroma was powerfully pleasant with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin??? and some spiced gum drops. flavor was very spicy with all the elements of the nose plus a touch of orange peel. body was pretty light with high carbonation. i normally dont care for beers that seem to have pumpkin, but this one blended very well. thanks bill!!

UPDATED: JAN 21, 2010 Bottle. Moderate malt and hop aromas of grain, cookie, flowers and lemon, light leather for the yeast, with hints of date, brown sugar and vinegar. Head is small, thin, white with a little lacing and some legs and is mostly diminishing. Color is hazy orange/tan. Flavor starts, lightly sweet and moderately to heavily acidic, then finishes lightly sweet and acidic, and moderately bitter. Palate is medium, a little slick and has a fizzy carbonation. A tasty Belgian Strong with unique qualities that is incredibly out of balance.

Bottle pours coppery with an off white head. Aroma of caramel and dark fruit. Flavor is caramel, some fruity notes, and a good bit of hop bitterness.