Ok this is my last Christmas Beer for a long time. Good to end the winter season on such a good note we are only a couple days (Friday the 20th). Then I can begin tasting some spring beers. This was a very tasty and alcohol filled beer. 10% alcohol by volume. I am a sucker for high alcohol beer especially when it has such a complex taste like this beer does. As you can see Brewtus liked the beer too (at least the bottle). I was concerned about this beer being in the fridge since December. Amie and I bought way too much beer from Friar Tucks during Christmas Vacation. Apparently since it is a 'living ale' it can be aged for up to 15 years. I could of drank this next Christmas. Oh well I am trying to clear out the fridge of all the December Beer. It is a tough job. :-)
Per the back of the bottle: "Brewery St. Bernardus was founded in 1946 in Watou, Province of West Flanders in Belgium. These exceptional quality ales are brewed by using only the finest malts, local grown hops, yeast and artesian water pumped from a depth of 500 feet. After the brewing process these traditional ales are matured in tanks for three months before being bottle conditioned. The results is a naturally carbonated 'living ale' which can be aged for up to 15 years and will satisfy the taste of even the most discriminating connoisseurs."
"Bringing heavenly nectar within reach"
"St. Bernardus Christmas Ale is the youngest descendant in the illustrious family of delicious Abbey Ales brewed by brewery St. Bernardus since 1946. This specialty ale of 10% alc./vol. is characterized by its deep dark color with a creamy thick head, and a full almost velvety mouthful with a fruity nose. It's a seasonal ale, brewed annually for the Holiday Season. The long winter nights are perfect moments to savor this ale, with family and friends, and to enjoy its unique complex taste. "
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