Ober (1232), Bommelerwaard, Netherlands
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Dec 15, 2009 @ Kerstbierfestival Essen (B). A dark bruin colored beer, with a thick beige head. The aroma of caramel, dark fruits, some sweet. The taste is sparkling, a little chocolate, get’s on stronger. There are fruits with notes of bitter. The aftertaste is some bitter with a little sweet. maupie (627), Roosendaal, Netherlands
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Dec 14, 2009 After the beer was served in the glass there was found a lasting quantity not wall adhesive light brown foam collar which was fine and evenly of structure. The beer also contained no carbonic acid in the glass.
The beer has a thick dark brown color and a sweet taste. The after tast of the beer is hoppybitter with a roasted malty touch. This beer smells spicy. thebeertourist (2822), Oslo, Norway
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Dec 14, 2009 On tap at 15e Kerstbierfestival, Essen. Brown with a small, creamy, beige head. Chocolate and coffee aroma. In the mouth dry chocolate flavours dominate, but there is a hint of roast as well. Body could be fuller. Noticeable alcohol. Very good. yespr (12423), Copenhagen O, Denmark
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Dec 12, 2009 From tap, Kerstbier Festival 2009. Pours dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma is roasted malty, coffee and mild spiced. Roasted, bitter and light spiced flavoured. Nice roasted base beer. Lingering roasted and coffeeish dark malt flavoured finish. BoBoChamp (1430), Gent, Belgium
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Nov 26, 2009 75cl, new exclusive brew Anno 2009, from De Hopduvel Gent, complex X-Mas brew, balanced, cloudy, good head, good brew
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