Country of Origin: Belgium
Price comparison: Twice what I pay for everyday beer.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 8½%
Cute bottle/label? Brown 12 ounce standard-shaped glass with a colorfully-snowy-Christmasy label.
Appearance: Deep garnet-red, opaque with yeast. Reasonably thick, beige-colored head; not much lace.
Scent: Brandy, citrus peel, hops.
Flavor: Yeast and cranberries, a nice alcoholic bite at the finish.
Impressions: This is delightfully festive and fits well with a holiday meal. Warming and satisfying, with a slight kick.
Will I buy this beer again? It's seasonal, but I'd consider buying some in the off-seasons and cellaring it till the holidays. I'll certainly be buying more for this year as well.
Rating:
4 out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: December 9, 2003
