Brewery: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Dexter, MIStyle: Belgian Kerstbier (?)
ABV: 9.0%
Date Poured: December 2009
Popping the cork on this bottle reveals a foamer. Foam pours steadily out for many minutes in the sink. Pours a dark opaque brown with a enormous lacy froth on top. I have to wait a few minutes before I can even dip my nose in it. Yeasty and fruity in the nose, some vanilla and sweet spice...clove?
Ooof! In the mouth, it's an explosion of spice, yeast, ripe grapes, alcohol, baked apples, spiced pears and vanilla. Some wine-y flavors, sweet spice, maybe clove, some caramel and toffee flavors way back there too. There's a cidery character and easy to drink considering the complexity and ABV. As it warms, there a rum flavor...or maybe whiskey. No, it's a rummy flavor for sure. Like rum soaked raisins. Long fruity finish and aftertaste.
It's a Belgian-styled wonder of a Christmas ale. Exquisite and highly recommended.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
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