Christmas Ale
The Defiant Brewing Company
- From:
- The Defiant Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 12.3%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 27
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 02, 2025
- Added:
- Oct 05, 2006
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 14
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by osheamatth from New York
3.92/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Nice pour that opens up to familiar holiday ale spice notes of dark dried fruits with some cinnamon and clove undertones. That follows into the palate with a bit of yeastiness and some nougat with caramel lingering on the finish. Had some alcohol undertones that a better ale wouldn't have. Not the best Christmas Ale but I'd drink it again
Jul 26, 2019
Reviewed by dsa7783 from New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Hudson 303 Sport Cafe. Pours an amber ruddy hue with moderate frothing. Assertive aroma replete with hints of caramel and honey. Similar overall flavor profile.
Dec 14, 2017
Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey
3.89/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12/13/16...pours very dark brown and low foam. Holiday spiced nose - cinnamon, nutmeg, dark fruits. Jammy flavors. Plums. Hints of spices amidst the dubbel/tripel flavors. Slight anise at the close. Tasty.
Dec 16, 2016
Reviewed by RJQ3 from New Jersey
4.27/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a pint glass. L: Wonderful copper color with frothy off white head. S: Makes mouth water from the cinnamon & spice aroma. T: Delicious winter ale. Perfect for a cold winter day by a fireplace. MF: A little on the thin side. Could be creamier, this on nitro would be amazing! O: Great winter seasonal brew that underrated.
Jan 01, 2016
Rated by Corinnemarie from New Jersey
5/5 rDev +30.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +30.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Love the spices in this
Jan 29, 2015
Reviewed by orcrist_cleaver from New York
3.54/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
A: Dark mahogany to warm chestnut. Short lasting light tan head. Particles visible in suspension.
S: Cherry and figs; cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.
M: Moderately carbed, med body. Easy flowing feel
T: Bready and malted rye taste with spicing in support reminscent or gingerbread cake, not as sweet. A little rough on the edges, not consistent throughout.
Jan 09, 2015S: Cherry and figs; cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.
M: Moderately carbed, med body. Easy flowing feel
T: Bready and malted rye taste with spicing in support reminscent or gingerbread cake, not as sweet. A little rough on the edges, not consistent throughout.
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