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RATINGS: 242   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.39   EST. CALORIES: 210   ABV: 7%
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This authentic Abbey Ale is based on the recipe perfected centuries ago by the monks of Abbey du Val-Dieu.


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3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
stouby (3247) - Holbæk, - DEC 25, 2012
Bottle at home. Hazy light yellow with a large white head, nice lacings. Arome medium malty (caramel, notes of cloves), light yeasty (fruity). Flavor medium sweet, mediun bitter and soicy. Medium to full body. Rellay nice.


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3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
MichaelBruch (1621) - Wanne-Eickel, GERMANY - JUN 5, 2013
A nice and belgian with some raisins and hops in the back. Fluffy, drinkable, with bit vanilla. There are better out there but this one goes down so easy for that good quality. Top.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 10/20
McTapps (1622) - Ruhrgebiet, GERMANY - JUN 5, 2013
Light cloudy deep hazelnut brown colour with steady creamy head and smooth body. Nose of malt and nuts. Taste of pizza dough, roasted nuts, malt, torf, yeast and leaves. Easy and nice to drink but the beers lacks unfortunately character, body and deepness.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Cunningham (3037) - Halden, NORWAY - JAN 25, 2013

Appearance: Cloudy brownish color with a big bubbly off white head. Ok lacing.
Aroma: A bit sweet fruity and spicy.
Palate: Medium body. Slightly sweet. Light acidic. Low bitterness. High carbonation.
Taste: Plum fruity notes. Solid caramel malty background. Spicy.
Overall impression: Happy Christmas. If they had tuned down the sweetness a litte bit. It would have been a kind of state of the art Christmas brew. Tasty, strong and fresh.
Personal stats: Bottle from a trade with Gunnar

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
tongaking (18) - Alberta, CANADA - JAN 13, 2013
Pours with a large head. Aroma of malt, huge spice notes including citrus peel, cinnamon.Overall its a great Belgian ale.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 11/20
Finn (3090) - Tromsø, NORWAY - JAN 3, 2013
Flaske 0,33l. Førjulsgave fra Rune. Skittenbrun på farge. Veldig uklar. Veldig høyt skinnende hvit skum. Varer lenge og mye fester seg til glasset. Svak krydderaroma. Smaken er mer krydder men blir litt fruktig etter hvert. Plommer. I søteste laget.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Shaney (1807) - Köln / Cologne, GERMANY - DEC 30, 2012
#146 Ein dunkelbraunes, leicht rötlich funkelndes Bier mit schönem weißen Schaum. Ein würziges Aroma nach Spekulatius, Nelke und Kardamom. Im Antrunk dann malzbetont und wiederum gut würzig, wobei alle Aromen gut miteinander harmonieren. Der Alkohol hält sich wohltuend zurück und tritt nur im Abgang wärmend auf. Ein tolles Bier, das wahrlich ein echtes Weihnachtsbier ist! Test vom 7.11.2010, Gebinde: Glasflasche Noten: 12,13,12,12,12,12 - 12,15

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
thanatosti (605) - NETHERLANDS - DEC 26, 2012
33 cl. bottle @ home, bought @ Bert’s Bierhuis. Light amber with a big white head. Sweet fruity aroma and taste. not that special but decent enough.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
kermis (2602) - The Hague, NETHERLANDS - DEC 23, 2012
2011 vintage Bottle shared. Pours cloudy golden brown with an off white head. Aroma of malt, sharp fruit, caramel, spices, Belgian yeast and marzipan. Flavour is moderate sweet and bitter. Full bodied with a dry mouthfeel and soft carbonation.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
deanso (3287) - the Hague, NETHERLANDS - DEC 23, 2012
33cl bottle shared with and courtesy of Kermis. Thick white head. Cloudy orange pour. Dry. Quite a nice brew.


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