3/1/2020. 2004 Vintage. I retrieved this from my Dad's drinks cabinet after he passed away back in 2015, I guess he'd been given it as a present by someone Christmas 2004. It was the only beer he had in the cupboard! Decided to open it today and it's remarkably good for it's age (better than most fresh SN beers I've tried!). Poured clear dark amber with about a 1cm creamy off-white head forming which faded after a minute or two. Very nice aroma, sherry soaked raisins, brown sugar, toffee, bread, sweet malt, light fruity notes and a touch of vanilla. Medium plus sweetness, low bitterness. Medium body, slight sticky texture, soft to flat carbonation. Wasn't expecting this to be any good at all and given it's sentimental origin I kind of regretted opening it, but having done so I'm really pleased I enjoyed it and it's like I've shared a final last beer with my Dad.

Bottle, 2004 vintage, DØE Julefrokost @ Aarhus Bryghus. Pours dark golden with an offwhite head. Aroma of malt, caramel, wood, sherry, light oxidation. Flavor is light sweet, malty, caramel, woood, sweet dessert wine, sherry notes, some oxidation. Thin to medium body, soft carboantion, sweet finish. 161215

22nd November 2009
ChrisOs Kook Tasting. 2004 Vintage. Clear amber beer, light biscuit coloured head. Moderate carbonation. Softish palate. Mild malts and fruits with a little minerals in the finish. All told has lasted well!

Bottle. 2005 version. Medium head with medium duration. Color is clear amber. Aroma and taste are fruits, malt and hops.

Rating added 12/19/200650 cl bottle at The Rover, Göteborg, 2004 vintage.Clear copper color, tan head. Fruity sweet scent, citrus and flowers. Buttery and fresh hoppy taste. Medium mouthfeel and bitterness. Fruity aftertaste.7/3/7/3/13=3.3

Bottle. Vintage 2005. Light red color with a small white head. Aroma of fruit and hops as well as the flavour that ends up bitter. But very nice and smoth with a good balance between sweetnes and bitternes.

Bottle (vintage 2004): Light amber coloured, small foamy layer; fruity nose (oranges, raisins) accompanied by a light herbal hoppiness with a metallic tinge; sweetish bitter flavour, medium bodied; sweet fruity (again oranges, sultanas) finish with a drier hoppy bitterness in the aftertaste. No great sensation, but a well drinkable brew...

Bottle. Vintage 2004. Dark amber colour with a long lasting off-white head. Malty aroma with some hints of caramel snd hops. Malty fruity flavor a little thin. Some citrus notes aswell. Slightly sweet finish with some bitterness.