 tiggmtl (4311), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 2/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 5, 2004 Tart yet sweet orange-lemon, cinammon, cloves, marzipan and mild pine aromas. Opaque amber-resin coloured with off-white head that recedes to ring. Very fine bubbles. Sweet and malty with an orange character up front chased by tart lemon and a light bitterness. Long, sweet aftertaste that I found a touch cloying. Mouthfeel is somewhat still. Gentle alcohol warming. Bottle (enjoyed with MartinT, Rastacouere and some non-RB tasters).
Rastacouere (5561), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 5, 2004 Deep clear amber body, rather fast diminishing off-white head recedes to a film. Complex christmas ale aroma. Tons of fruity overtones (pears, mango, peaches) are literally enjoying the company of plenty of genuine spice flavors (cloves, ginger, pepper, coriander) to form a bready/yeasty liquid christmas cake in which the tricky uncle poured a tear of his favorite alcohol. Also very yeasty on the tongue, cake reminiscent. I love how the malt appears cookie-ish and toasty. Sweet, floral, spicy and fruity. Dry mineral finish with a mild appropriate alcohol warmth. Fitting high carbonation over a well-rounded medium body. Superb christmas belgian ale.
igneous1 (1374), Davenport, Iowa, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 4, 2004 deep amber color, heavily carbonated, cloudy, thick creamy and lasting egg shell white head. lots of spice and fruit in the aroma, loaded with clove. flavor has a nice thick creamy mouthfeel with lots of clove and spices.
belgianhomebrew (646), Acworth, Georgia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 3, 2004 Very nice orange color with a very apparent orange zest aroma, which carries throughout in the flavor. A refreshing summer brew.
brewbandit (312), Marietta, Georgia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 3, 2004 Pours a solid cloudy amber with ample head. Very nice lace on glass. Aroma is strongly that of orange zest. Light caramel notes are overrun by a big orange peel flavor. Dry. lingering citrus.
presario (2996), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jun 29, 2004 Small bottle. Cloudy dark amber. Big starting head and long long lasting foamy caramel cap. Dusty aroma with many hidden fruity scents. Citrus, cherries and plums. Dry on the tongue but leaves a sweetness on the lips. Bubbly. Alcohol blends in nicely with a twinge at the finish. Very light body and breathy taste are intriguing for the style.
MartinKubert (862), Copenhagen, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 29, 2004 Lots of citrus, cinnamon and cardemom in the aroma. Dark yellow colour over in amber. Small head, looks thick. Yeast in flavour. Malt and fruit in finish.
Malakin (465), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 22, 2004 Updated: Feb 19, 2006Orangy amber color with a fine cloudyness. Amazing aroma and flavour.
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