 RSRIZZO (955), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Apr 13, 2008
Aroma is a bread like scent with some spicy back tones. Color is solid hazy amber with good carbonation and a thick frothy head. Taste is thin and roasted. Starting with a light/medium body it goes down foamy. Finish comes in with a thin roasted flavor and just a hint of fruity yeast flavor that is followed up by a mellow bitterness. In the after taste the roasted flavor turns sweet then the bitterness comes back leaving it dry. I feel its a little weak for a Belgian Strong but not a bad brew.
nuplastikk (381), Maryland, USA
Jun 20, 2008 11.2oz bottle. Deep chestnut brown color with a large, frothy head. Lots of spice intermixed with chocolate and candi sugar. I’m a big fan of Belgian Christmas ales, but I find this beer to be just a little off. The cocoa flavors really carry the beer, but the aroma is a little skunky and it also comes through in the taste. Would like to try one fresh in Belgium. Tastes a little like it’s been sitting in the Kulminator for the better part of a decade.
jerc (3056), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 19, 2008 2008-06-20. Labeled as Kerstmutske. Brown body with a small creamy tan head. Strange aroma, odd spice, yeast, leafy note with a touch of earthy/rooty not quite licorice notes. (6+) Odd flavour, muddled spice, sweet malt base. (6+) Smooth average plus palate. (3+) Not unpleasant but a bit odd, not sure I’d want another. Bottle from Premier Gourmet, Buffalo
ChainGangGuy (1457), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Jun 5, 2008 Appearance: Pours a dark, garnet-hued body with a small, wispy, off-white head.
Smell: Aroma of ripe dark fruit, caramel malts, a bit of grain, plenty of alcohol, and some cinnamon spice.
Taste: Caramel malts, some cinnamon, some spice. A touch grainy. Blender pureed fruit. Not much sweetness present. Boozey, yeasty finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: No thanks. Didn’t really care for this one.
Shag (1750), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
May 31, 2008 This poured an amber color with a beige head. The aroma contains some cooked veggies, chocolate, and toffee. The flavor has a nutty presence with some coffee, dark chocolate, and spices. Overall a pretty nice beer.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
May 25, 2008 Updated: Jul 4, 2008Name: Kerstmutske Christmas Nightcap
Date: 05/24/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: clear dark ruby red, creamy beige head, layers of drippy lace,
Aroma: sweet dark caramel aroma with lots of dark fruity esters and light spicyness,
Flavor: big sweet fruity flavor, lots of dark fruits, caramel sweetness, light spicyness,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***/4
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I would like to rerate this beer.
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