tank56 (1), USA
does not count  | 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 march 2006 bottle, 750 ml.
brilliant color with nice carbonation that isn’t overpowering. very fruit forward aroma. taste very much mirrors nose. nice hop, subtle spice. perfect holiday ale. its making this quiet christmas day one worth remembering.
 theisti (1650), Leawood, Kansas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 750 ml. bottle from my in laws (I believe they purchased at World Market), enjoyed Christmas eve. This bottle was from March, 2006. Pour is brown-copper-ruby-orange with a one 1/2 inch tan head. Aroma of Belgian yeastiness and holiday spices. Taste mirrors the nose quite closely, though is far more carbonated than it appeared. Carbonation made this very soft, and really nice with the roast dinner. I really enjoyed this one.
bhensonb (4237), Woodland, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 March 2006 bottle. Vinous, ripened fruit aroma. Dark amber color with a orange-beige head that did not stay, though it laced lightly while departing. Medium in body with very smooth carbonation. The flavor is something of overripe plum accompanied by sweet malt and mild spice. Heat is noticeable on the way to the finish, and it ends a bit dryish with arguably floral hop. It’s very sippable. Might be a counterpart to an American barleywine.
Acknud (772), Morganfield, Kentucky, USA
| 2.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 8/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 Not for me. Too sickly sweet and cloying. I don’t know what I expected but this wasn’t it.
Padron4KM (400), Chandler, Arizona, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 Poured this on Christmas Eve while performing my "Santa" duties for my daughter and nephew.
Hazy amber, large tan head and sticky lace.
Aroma is malty sweet with a touch of candied fruit.
Flavor is sweet fruit with some spicy clove and light hops.
alcohol is well hidden.
douglas88 (1576), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 Updated: Mar 29, 2008Bottle. Pours a nice amber/red color. I am not sure why, but there is a ton of particulates in this beer. Cherries maybe? The aroma is sweet candy canes and cherry. The taste is sweet cherries, apple, spices, some alcohol warmth and a bit of hops. Not bad at all. Merry Christmas.
leninthedesert (112), Nevada, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 23, 2007 Clean amber brown pour with a thin head. Aroma - citrus, malt and yeast. Fruit palate with a mild alcohol singe. Great winter pour!
alobar (1015), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 23, 2007 Christmas! A great time for winter beers. Pours brown with a tan head. Nose of fruit, malts, and some hops. Taste of spice, vanilla, malts, and alcohol. Hot edge takes away from the complexity of this beer.
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