 jmm635 (250), Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 21, 2008 Poured dark brown with a maroon/purple hue. Non-existant head. Complex aroma of malts, figs, a little alcohol, but mostly cherries. Flavor is mostly dominated by the cherries. Palate has a nice long finish, but seemed a bit thick. Overall, a pretty nice Christmas beer!
TOSG55 (75), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Dec 19, 2008 Bottle. Pours an opaque brown with plenty of yeast sediment, and a thick, bubbly head. Aroma of sour yeast and sweet malts. The taste is fairly complex, with sweet caramely malts and flavors of dark fruits, particularly cherries. The yeast is somewhat more sour than is typical. Very nice.
bierkoning (5989), La Tropica, Netherlands
Dec 19, 2008 2008 corked bottle. Dark brown color. Malt, cinnamon and cardemom in the aroma. Malty sweetish, alcoholic, heavily spiced flavor with cinnamon and cardemom. Some caramel in the background. Disappointing, though absolutely a well made beer.
ericandersnavy (1039), crossroads, Texas, USA
Dec 18, 2008 bottle thanks to swalden28. poured a brownish color with a great beige head. aroma of fruits, malt, and alcohol. flavor had alcohol spice, caramel malt, and some dark fruits. one of the better winter seasonal brews i have had this year.
daniele (1642), Italy
Dec 18, 2008 scura schiumamedia buona persistenza note fruttate leggermente alcoliche frutta secca leggere tostature
DalzAle (476), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
Dec 17, 2008 On tap tonight, winter sampling at Acadia. Appealing reddish brown pour with little carbonation. Smell was enticing; sweet, spicy and overtones of figs. Taste was excellent, smooth mouthfeel, subdued dark fruit flavor with a warming finish.
Nephilium (541), Ohio, USA
Dec 17, 2008 Rating 450 - Slightly sweet aroma, with strong cherry notes. Pours a clear dark red, with a huge light tan head. Very light in the mouthfeel with high carbonation. Flavor has spice, hints of fruit, and the alcohol is amazingly well hidden. This is something I am glad I had, and I will pick up more of it this season.
Swalden28 (1439), McKinney, Texas, USA
Dec 16, 2008 Bottle from Kegs & Barrels in McKinney, TX. Pours a very clody brown with beige head...Great aroma of wild yeasties.....has a tart, fruit aroma to it. Flavor is sweet, dark fruit, alcohol, the yeast flavors come through good, faint bitter. Mouthfeel is medium-heavy with high carbonation. Overall, good beer....
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