Some more beer ratings for you all! A a pair of Belgian strong ales one a little more basic, the other a serious collectors item, a classic old school doppelbock from Ayinger, (be sure to pick up a few of these!) and a Quebecois Weizenbock.
Paulwel Kwak:
330 mL bottle. Pours dark amber with a off white foam, a little lacing. Nutty malt aromas with a little banana bread, pudding and yeast notes. Sweetly malty with little acidity, good carbonation. A tasty strong ale!
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock:
330 mL bottle. Pours a nearly opaque brownish black color, good beige head, if short lived. Nice aroma profile, a little malt, yeast, prune, smoked meat and sweet vanilla. Sweet to start, with a touch of hop bite and a souring finish. Medium bodied with medium carbonation and a long lasting mouth feel. Drinks suspiciously easy.
Het Anker Gouden Carolus Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw:
750 mL bottle. 2012 vintage. Pours a deep brown with a thick beige head. Doesn’t last long but laces nicely. Very complex, layers of sweet caramel, plum, raisin, and oak. A very winey finish, long lasting flavor, with a good warming alcohol. Full bodied and quite sweet, but balanced out by the alcohol, minimal carbonation, silky smooth and lasting on the palate. A real piece of work, will buy a couple for cellaring!
Les Trois Mousquetaires Grande Cuvee Weizenbock:
750 mL bottle. Pours a cloudy mahogany color with a thin tan head, dissipated quickly. Bready yeasty aroma, a little toasted nut and stewed fruit. Sweet for the style, medium full bodied with low carbonation, coating on the palate with a sour finish. Fig, raisin, pineapple and banana here, a little grain flavor and malty. More goodies from LTM.
A lot of great beers available this holiday season, get out of your usual groove and try one of them. Check out a few more of my recommendations here:
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