Postel Kerstbier

Brewed by Brouwerij Affligem / De Smedt (Heineken)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Opwijk, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Bottle. A red brown beer with a tan head. Carame Malt, spicey, fruity aroma and taste. Medium body with a sweet finish.

Bottle. Clear orange coloured with an off white ehad. Spicy aroma of liquorice and fruits. Flavour of fruits, liquorice and spices.

Bottled. Reddish coloured. Reddish brown, almost burgundy coloured. Unclear. Small light brown head. Spice, berries, sweetness, and brown coocies in the aroma. Flavour as well is quite spicy and christmassy. Some berries and sweetness. Medium bodied. Sweetish and light alcoholwarming end.

Bottled. A deep red beer with a brown head. The aroma is sweet malty with primary notes of berries, while the flavor is sweet malty with a light spicy touch besides the caramel.

Bottled. Hazy reddish brown coloured. Yeasty and fruity aroma and flavour with notes of Christmas spices and caramel..

Slightly malty aroma nearly unnoticeable. Looks pretty, like coffee with red highlights and a thin, filmy, beige head. Flavor doesn’t deliver much, but the roasted malt and slight alcohol and hops are welcome. Hops add some bitterness to the finish. This is a wet beer that’s almost light and refreshing, despite a beefy appearance. But it’s not what I usually seek in a winter beer.

Bottle: Poured a reddish amber in color with a beige thick fast foaming head (hence messy counter) Sweet fruit and caramel spice aroma. Sweet rich caramel and roasted malt flavor.

Bottle @ Kerstbierfestival 2006 in Essen, BE. Brown color with a average light-brown head. Aroma is pear, licorice, spices (stjerneanis). Flavor is heavy sweet, with a long duration.