Trondhjem Juleøl

100ml draught at the brewpub. A powerful and well bodied strong ale for the holiday season. Slightly hazy, dark amber in body colour under a thin, off-white, lacing head. Smell of dark fruits mixed with a mild yeasty tone. The flavour is a great combination of citrus fruits, plums and raisin. Some roastiness beneath and warmth from the alcohol at the ending (in from the cold, Trondheim 12.12.2007).

Very thin offwhite head. Amber body with carbonation. Dusty malty roasty aroma with chocolatey, fruity notes and some unidentifiable hops. Sweet-and-dry perfumy roasty burnt chocolatey malt taste. Slightly harsh mouthfeel. Dry hoppy dusty roast malt aftertaste with alcohol and pine needle notes. Some alcohol heat. Alcoholic burnt taste with metallic notes lingers. A bit perfumed and alcoholic, but still nice. (0.33l draft at TMB.)