Pelgrim Winterbier

Brewed by Brouwerij de Pelgrim
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Rotterdam-Delftshaven, Netherlands

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Black, greenish lacing. Cream head. Rasberry, liquorish, roasted nuts. Fairly smooth, rich concentrated fruit. Some alcohol. Fairly balanced bitterness. Interesting brew, glad they make this now in the NL. (At Pint Winterbier Festival 2012 as Pelgrim Winterbier 2010 at 10%)

I think I had this at PINT Winterbierfestival Gouda 2011, but I’m not entirely sure. The beer was named De Pelgrim Winterbier Licht and had 8%ABV according to the information I got. Anyway.. Nice dark brown / dark red color. Good firm carbo and a decent body. Smell reminds me of wine and port and taste is fair.

Bottle at Pint Winterbierfestival, Gouda: Dark rubyred coloure brew with an sweetbitter taste, quite decent brew.

On tap at ’t Arendsnest, ABV 9.2%, according to the Pelgrim website 9.5%. Slightly hazy deep reddish amber brown colour, off white head. Aroma of sweet malts, some caramel, a bit of spice and lots of alcohol. Flavour is basically the same, it’s fairly alcoholic, and a bit thin and watery in flavours. Light to medium bodied. Uninteresting beer imo.

On draught at 17th PINT winterbier festival, Gouda. Pours a clear dark ruby red color with a tan head. Aroma is quite subtle and of spices, fruity and clove. Again spices in the flavor, some sweetness and a full body. Nice beer.