743. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
I had a bottle of this at a birthday dinner for a friend at the Publick House.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV
Alcohol: 10.00%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (3.5): Pours a hazy-brown with a beige head that thins to a film.
Smell (4.0): Subdued, some dark fruit, malts and a light spiciness.
Taste (3.5): Sweet malts, dark fruit, a nice alcoholic spice, and a light bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Full-bodied, carbonation is a little high.
Drinkability (3.5): Too sweet and spicy.
Overall (3.6)
I had a bottle of this at a birthday dinner for a friend at the Publick House.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV
Alcohol: 10.00%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (3.5): Pours a hazy-brown with a beige head that thins to a film.
Smell (4.0): Subdued, some dark fruit, malts and a light spiciness.
Taste (3.5): Sweet malts, dark fruit, a nice alcoholic spice, and a light bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Full-bodied, carbonation is a little high.
Drinkability (3.5): Too sweet and spicy.
Overall (3.6)
