 bconley (351), Fern Park, Florida, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 2, 2009 Bottle at Lee’s. This was a sweet one, but because of candy sure I feel like. Incredibly malty, and was a little hard to get down, because of the alcohol. Still, a very tasty beer. Can’t wait for next Christmas to try this again.
jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 29, 2009 Red brown in color with a lrge off-white head. Aroma is of candi sugar, nuts, malt, toast and caramel. Taste is of caramel, booze, malt, nuts, apple, raisin, and pear.
DMRz (224), Durham, North Carolina, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 21, 2009 The ale pours a cloudy dark brown with a two finger tan head. Aromas of malt, candi sugar, and green grapes much like those enjoyed off of the vine at a picturesque Finger Lakes winery entrance the nostrils. The flavour is quite nice, with a certain wine character that enhances the other notes of roasted malt and cardamom. The finish is dry and reminiscent of Champagne. Although the alcohol boisterously makes its presence felt, it is not overwhelming. This is a fine Saturnalian ale that would also be delightful with a nice roast for Christmas lunch.
RCL (1478), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 21, 2009 Candied plums and spices in the aroma. Medium sweet, well balanced flavor totally conceals the 10% ABV. Very nice.
jimmack (1221), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 19, 2009 750ml bottle. Dark brown color with a medium sized beige head. Yeasty, fruity aroma of black bread, dried fruits and brown sugar. Flavor starts off sweet, with some caramel and dried fruits before quickly turning dry with lots of yeasty, bready notes. Alcohol is quite apparent, but never overpowering. Very enjoyable.
diabel (1372), Aarschot, Belgium
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 13, 2009 Draught Clear, hazel brown body. Creamy, off-white head. Good lace. Aroma of strong malts, raisin, grapes, bitter chocolate, ... Moderately sweet, lightly bitter flavour of caramel, bitter chocolate. Very mellow and pleasant. Very good balance and very complex as well. Typical christmas beer: malts, high in alcohol, warming and a nice complexity and balance.
amirneu (6), Israel
does not count  | 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 20/20 |
Mar 6, 2009 A true belgian masterpiece! A rich, thick dark ale with a very complex aroma of roasted barley and a unique chocolate-caramel taste.
A real winter warmer.
tomthompson89 (1488), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 4, 2009 nice dark pour, foam is beige and creamy. nose is sweet malts candy sugar, some fruity notes and belgian spice. flavor is similar sweet and spicy. yummy
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