Its December 21st, the first day of Winter and its 82°F outside. This is not helping to improve my Christmas mood. So, I cranked up the AC and grabbed a bottle from the fridge with a label featuring two Santa Clauses drinking beer while dancing in the snow. If that can't help me forget about the record heat and get me into the Christmas spirit, then nothing can.
Kerstbier is a Holiday Belgian Strong Dark Ale brewed on a very small scale by
Klein Duimpje Huisbrouwerij (Tom Thumb Homebrewery) in Hillegom, Netherlands. Although I just got this bottle, its from 2008 so its already got a couple of years of age on it. Aromas of caramel, plums and a hint of chocolate with alcohol becoming noticeable as it warmed. The flavour starts with a brown sugar sweetness followed by hints of ginger, nutmeg and other holiday spices. The finish is fairly dry with a lingering mild bitterness. The alcohol is also noticeable in the finish, particularly as the beer warms which is a surprise since the ABV is quite a bit lower then other holiday beers. This is the first time I've had this beer and its interesting and enjoyable, but not one my favourites.
3 comments:
If it makes Santa dance, it can't be bad
I had this beer over the past weekend (http://twitpic.com/3i3v60/full). I wanted to enjoy it, but I really didn't... not even after it warmed.
SirRon - I had high hopes for this beer as well after reading about it, but it just didn't quite deliver. Guess I'll just have to console myself with some Convict Hill Stout that's now available at our local Spec's on Kirkwood.
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