Ughsmash (2958), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA Jan 2, 2008 I drank this beer for the rest of us.. at Piece. Poured a deep, healthy brown with a short-lived cap of beige head. The aroma picked up chocolate, caramel, and dark fruits with more than ample spicage.. dark overall and very seductive.. more chocolate emerged with warmth. The flavor had floral bitterness and peppery spicage over a sweet caramel, molasses, and chocolatey base.. spicy, warm finish.. very good! Thick and spicy on the palate with nice balance and some warmth at the end. Good one! WickerBrew (253), Chicago, Illinois, USA Jan 2, 2008 When this was delivered I got excited, smelled and looked like a winner. Unfortunetly the taste wasnt what I was hoping for. Maybe a little too sharp, and the balance of nutty spiciness didnt work for me. Not bad stuff, but I will be sticking to the wheat beers when I come back. drewbeerme (1782), Chicago, Illinois, USA Dec 28, 2007 on tap at piece, pours reddish brown with white head. nose of cloves and dark fruits. flavor is malty with tobacco and caramel while being nicely spiced of cloves. smooth mouth feel. exactly what an ideal christmas beer is, dark spiced belgian ale, creamy and extremely drinkable. no spices used in this beer? wow, i can’t believe it. perhaps a blend of belgian and weizen yeast. i’d love to drink a few of these and air the grievences for a while. i’ve got a lot of problems with you people and now is the time you hear them! llyons37 (23), Chicago, Illinois, USA Dec 17, 2007 Too strong of a beer to take a growler home! Aside from that disappointment, I did enjoy a sample of this brew. Winter ale type flavor, a little cinnamon. chicagodri (467), Chicago, Illinois, USA Dec 14, 2007 An interesting brew from Piece. A very dark brown beer, interesting for a Belgian. Hints of cloves and not overpowering at all. I enjoyed it. Festivus for the rest of us.
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