Ungstrup (15430), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 | Mar 17, 2004 A hazy dark red beer with a fine off-white head. The aroma is sweet with notes of nutmeg and cloves - a really lovely aroma. The flavor is sweet with notes of nutmeg, cloves, yeast, oranges, wood, roasted bread, caramel and corriander. A great flavor that is rounded off by a light bitterness. The palate is good - and it warms very nicely. Papsoe (15109), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jul 6, 2005 Updated: Mar 1, 2006(Bottle 33 cl) Reddish amber with a tall, frothy head and lots of sediment. Extremely full-bodied and potent Christmas beer with a good dose of hops to balance things. Has a lightly perfumy, refined touch - maybe coriander. An excellent brew. 080698 yespr (12426), Copenhagen O, Denmark
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Jul 9, 2007 From 33 cL bottle. Pours hazy brown/orange with a white head. Aroma is orange fruity and sweet. Creamy and carbonated mouthfeel. Flavour is slightly spiced, orange and slight liqourice flavoured. Mild spiced finish. fonefan (11891), VestJylland, Denmark
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 | Dec 20, 2006 Bottle @ Kerstbierfestival 2006 in Essen, BE. Hazy medium amber color with a white head. Aroma is heavy yeast, ginger and coriander. Flavor is sweet with a spicy note. MiP (9161), Sønderborg, Denmark
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Dec 17, 2004 Bottle. Aroma is distinctly tea-like. Orange cloudy colour. Flavour is bitter and tea-ish with some cloves. oh6gdx (9109), Vasa, Finland
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Dec 5, 2005 Bottled. Hazy orange colour, foamy head. Aroma is sweet caramellish with hints of malts. Flavour is quite dry fruitish and hoppy. Aftertaste is dry and hoppy. Quite pleasant, Alcohol is not noted too much in it, but gives a nice sweet touch. joergen (8638), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Nov 7, 2005 Updated: Jun 4, 2006Draft.
Cloudy amber coloured with an off white head.
Sweet aroma of berries, malts, fruits and spices.
Sweet fruity flavour with notes of berries, caramel and spices. kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Sep 1, 2007 Updated: Jan 17, 2009
Date: April 19, 1997
Mode: Bottle
Source: total beverage, DC
Appearance: hazy burnt orange, thick head made of of large bubbles
Aroma: sweet fruity malt aroma
Flavor: flavor starts off mild, followed by a wave of rich orange based fruity malt with a hint of bitterness that subsides into a long and somewhat dry finish
Date: February 02, 2006
rich fruity character has emurged although a bit oxidized,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0 Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **4
Name: Reserve Speciale
Date: July 22, 2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brick Store Pub
Appearance: opaque orange, big creamy head, bits of lace
Aroma: light hopped aroma with nice spices
Flavor: spicy malt flavor, some really nice light fruity character eventually shows up, light bitterness in the finish, very drinkable for a 9% beer
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0 Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4
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