 DeepBlack (387), Derby, Derbyshire, England
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 22, 2004 Bottle from The Co-Op in Derby, not bottle conditioned.
Mid coppery Brown colour.
Very full bodied, rich & fruity taste.
An excellent beer :)
ekstedt (2456), Göteborg, Sweden
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 16, 2007 Bottle (50 cl) from Systembolaget. Sampled in January 2006. Clear amber with a medium off-white head. Fruity and caramelly aroma with subtle notes of figs and prunes, and floral tropical fruits. Medium bodied with creamy mouthfeel. Niceley balanced with a bitter edge. A personal favourite but not really a Christmas Ale.
Storm (2685), Amager, Denmark
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 1, 2005 50 cl bottle vintage 2005. No yeast in bottom. Amber colour with a weak head. Very nice aroma of fresh fruit with an overtone of ananas. A great fruity taste with some cacamel tones. Not bitter and dry, but have a long nice tasty finish.
Ingevara (528), Hindås, Sweden
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 8, 2002 A bit too pale to fit for the Christmas table, too fruity as well, but all the hops and subtle sweetness makes this one a very enjoyable ale anyway; but best on its own. Take something heavier for the Christmas meal.
johndoughty (2170), cheslyn hay, West Midlands, England
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
May 5, 2003 Nut brown in colour with a complex mix of fruits.Very subtle aftertastes that include sultanas and other things that I couldnt quite identify.
A sophisticated and pleasant christmas ale.
imdownthepub (5187), Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 25, 2003 (Bottled)rich bronze colour, short lived fizzed head. Strong malt flavour along with spice and sultana's. Decent Christmas Ale.
BBB63 (4274), La Porte, Indiana, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 9, 2005 2004 Vintage: Poured a nice clear coppery hue with a initial frothy head which fades to a ring, some lace. The aroma is soft and inviting with a spicy, fruity and aromatic bitter nature. Nose also detected minor caramel malts and moderate phenols. The taste is pure Goldings hops with a nice balance of pale and toasted malting. The finish is a sharp note of alcohol, bitters, and spice. The feel is quite lively and refreshing, not much depth however. Overall, it’s a beer of quality and is enjoyable. I had always thought well of Shepherd Neame offerings, this didn’t change that perception.
rlgk (3378), Vårgårda, Sweden
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 15, 2004 2004 vintage.
Nice amber color with a short brownish head. Aroma is fruity from peach, banana, pear and orange. Some nutty notes in it as well. Fruity, malty flavor balanced with a quite nice hioppiness. Mild finish.
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