Belsnickel
Otto's Pub and Brewery
- From:
- Otto's Pub and Brewery
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 9.7%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.16 | pDev: 2.16%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 18, 2015
- Added:
- Feb 06, 2015
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania
4.08/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Part of Otto's limited 'Cork and Cage' series.... brewery only, served from a bomber into a tulip glass.
As described by the brewer: "Inspired from holiday treats of old, this ale was brewed with coriander, cranberry, raisins, orange peel, cocoa nibs, cherries, honey, molasses, and amber Belgian candi sugar. It was then aged for a month in an American oak wine barrel, giving it an additional level of complexity. Enjoy one with friends and let the Belsnickel put you in the holiday spirit."
L: Poured into a tulip glass, a golden cinnamon color and quite hazy. A thick creamy white head took awhile to fall with ample lacing.
S: Fruit on the nose... cherries and raisins with a malty/bread aroma. Sweet, with a little zest from the wine barrels.
T/F: Carbonated and moderately smooth, very much full of flavor. Something of a sweet and sour effect... sweetness first (candy, molasses, and raisins) with a bit of cherry tartness in the aftertaste. Complex and festive... definitely a great Christmas time release. Some spiciness from the coriander very much complements the brew.
O: A very nice limited release from Otto's. Shame it's brewery only, because it's quite a commitment to get a bomber while you're in-shop (they're not allowed to sell for take home). This would be great to sip as a dessert with a few friends after a nice meal (which you can easily get at Otto's). Recommended and the 9.7% alcohol can easily sneak up on you.
Apr 18, 2015As described by the brewer: "Inspired from holiday treats of old, this ale was brewed with coriander, cranberry, raisins, orange peel, cocoa nibs, cherries, honey, molasses, and amber Belgian candi sugar. It was then aged for a month in an American oak wine barrel, giving it an additional level of complexity. Enjoy one with friends and let the Belsnickel put you in the holiday spirit."
L: Poured into a tulip glass, a golden cinnamon color and quite hazy. A thick creamy white head took awhile to fall with ample lacing.
S: Fruit on the nose... cherries and raisins with a malty/bread aroma. Sweet, with a little zest from the wine barrels.
T/F: Carbonated and moderately smooth, very much full of flavor. Something of a sweet and sour effect... sweetness first (candy, molasses, and raisins) with a bit of cherry tartness in the aftertaste. Complex and festive... definitely a great Christmas time release. Some spiciness from the coriander very much complements the brew.
O: A very nice limited release from Otto's. Shame it's brewery only, because it's quite a commitment to get a bomber while you're in-shop (they're not allowed to sell for take home). This would be great to sip as a dessert with a few friends after a nice meal (which you can easily get at Otto's). Recommended and the 9.7% alcohol can easily sneak up on you.
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!