8.3

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

750 ml corked & caged bottle in Christmas paper wrapping, as Adriaen Brouwer Christmas, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Red to chestnut colour, huge off-white to beige head, takes a long time to settle. Aroma of malts, brown sugar and mild spices. Warming mouthfeel. The flavour has distinct spicy notes, also caramel, brown sugar, oak, dark dried fruits and noticeable hops. Good beer.