 Meatmallet (120), Salem, Illinois, USA
Dec 18, 2008 Deep reddish brown with a huge tan head that left a thick ring of lace up and down the glass.Smells very light on the nose. Rasins and dates with a light alcohol smell.Thick and slick in the mouth with a great alcohol at the end. Spice and yeast with dark fruit flavors give it a complex flavor.High carbonation and a great alcohol burn make this a great beer for the style.
Cybercat (776), Georgia, USA
Dec 14, 2008 Pours a beautiful opaque chocolaty brown with a fine-bubbled head. The malty and strongly spicy aroma has a firm hint of chocolate. Flavor is rich with a nice balance of hops and malt, as well as an overtone of cloves and a hint of sweetness. Finish is lively and tingly.
gam (1059), brisbane, Australia
Dec 14, 2008 Thick frothy head light burgundy colour carbonation is good aroma raisins malt strong plum port wine clove note.Flavour fig plum raisin lovely malt smooth.The dark fruit taste has a touch of bitter with curacao the thyme gives it a smoothness no spoils in this beer.Finish bitter/sweet smooth dry.
hallinghansen (263), Odense SV, Denmark
Dec 14, 2008 Brown body with a big light brown head. Flavor is fruity (orange) and spicy.
krysztofar (344), belleville, Illinois, USA
Dec 13, 2008 2007 vintage. 12/13/08. chestnut ruby brown color. the head starts rocky settles into a soft frothy khaki cap. aroma is mild, dark fruits like plums, a touch of orange. smooth and creamy mouth feel. rich but not sticky palate.mandarin oranges and nutty chocolatey flavors spicy hops are soft and light. hust a little estery belgian character. a well balanced pleasure.
jefcon (997), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Dec 13, 2008 Rich brown in color with a controlled brown head and some lacing. Great toffee, caramel, spice and bready aromas from the glass. Aggressive, spiced flavors and bright alcohol. One of the best winter seasonals.
Gypsy19 (602), California, USA
Dec 10, 2008 A very good Belgian quasi-abbey ale. Indeed there is a lot of berry and other dark fruits present both in aroma and in flavor, along with maple, brown sugar, and some citrus way in the background. The carbonation was a little more than necessary. Overall it’s delicious.
Jukkabro (2981), Tampere, Finland
Dec 10, 2008 Dark red-brown colored with little light brown head. Spices and licorice dominate this aroma with some berry sourness, mild alcohol also here. Medium to full bodied. Flavor has also strong licorice with sour berries, mild alcohol also here. Aftertaste lasts with dry yeast and licorice still. Slight disappointment.
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