Kerstmutske Christmas Nightcap
Brouwerij Slaapmutske

Kerstmutske Christmas NightcapKerstmutske Christmas Nightcap
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From:
Brouwerij Slaapmutske
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 12.79%
Reviews:
97
Ratings:
158
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 21, 2022
Added:
Nov 22, 2007
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  13
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Ratings by MiScusi:
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Reviewed by MiScusi from California

3.95/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
This came as part of a "Christmas in Belgium" gift pack. 12 oz bottle poured into an Ommegang chalice.

A: (4) Deep brownish purple, big rocky 2 1/2 finger off-white with a tinge of yellow head.

S: (4) Grapes, belgian yeast, candy... that sort of standard belgain strong dark ale aroma.

T: (4) Sweet fruit and earthiness.

M: (3.5) Slightly thin which I'm taking a bit of points off for.

D: (4) Good beer. Good flavor, pretty much what you would expect from a Belgian Strong Dark Ale, just not as robust as others.
Dec 26, 2007
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.37 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 21, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Sep 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.91 by Georgiabeer from Georgia

Jan 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.86 by rarigney from Washington

Dec 06, 2018
 
Rated: 4.82 by JohnTurano from Florida

Jan 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.35 by Determined419 from Ohio

Dec 24, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by MutuelsMark from Kentucky

Dec 17, 2017
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

4.06/5  rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
on draft in a 12oz snifter glass

muddy dark brown, white head, good head retention. malty aroma with a touch of herbal spice. taste is well balanced, not too sweet. medium bodied.
Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by Houborg1 from Denmark

Dec 02, 2017
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.03/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
no visible date on the bottle, but this is an old one for sure. nothing holds up quite like a belgian christmas ale though, and this is the case here! for some reason i thought it was stronger than it is, but it still drinks pretty heavy. nut brown colored and sporting a foaming off white head, looks like a belgian. this beer is very dubbel-esque, with its strong dark malt profiles, flavors of molasses and brown sugar, raisins, and subtle spice notes from the belgian yeast, anise and pepper, still very sweet, and with a little oxidation, this has to be well over 5 years old now. slightly nutty, very sweet, long boiled tasting, but also really well carbonated and with a delicate mouthfeel for the density of the flavors, which is a cool twist on this. super fizzy. almonds, old belgian yeast, caramelized malt sweetness, long finish. i get a light astringency too, maybe a product of its age, kind of neat with the yeast though, which is somewhat subtle compared to other belgian holiday beers (which is a category i have been digging lately for some reason). enjoyable stuff, id be curious to try some more beers from these guys, you dont see their stuff around too much here in colorado though. this has aged extremely well.
Jul 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.32 by desint from Belgium

Jul 13, 2017
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Reviewed by Dzu from Russian Federation

4.02/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 0.33 l bottle into trappist goblet.
L: Dark brown color with a medium foam head.
S: Belgian yeast, sournesss.
T: Light, spicy, hot.
F: Medium body and carbonation.
O: Expected more from this one, but good.
Dec 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by dukeufo from California

Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

Oct 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by godawgs from Louisiana

Sep 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Mar 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by dcmchew from Romania

Mar 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

4.16/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This Christmas Nightcap is associated with the DeProef shop, I presume as contract brewer and also helps distribute.
And this relationship is a good thing. Because this is good recipe; yet with under 100 reviews in 8 years, someone needs to work on telling the world about this nice winter ale.

While it looks average, the fruit and yeast tells me a true Belgian is at work. The taste lacks bitterness (a plus to me.)
It finishes dry with medium bubbles which, I suppose, keeps the sweet malt in balance.
I found it at Total Wine near Sarasota. I hope I can find it again.
Feb 19, 2016
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Reviewed by RonaldTheriot from Louisiana

3.71/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Slaapmutske Christmas (Kerstmutske) has a thin, off-white head, a murky, standard brown appearance, tight bubble streams, noticeable tan sediment, and minimal lacing left behind. The aroma is of raisin, plum, spiced brown bread, bread crust, and a yeasty component. Taste is similar, with low bitterness. Mouthfeel is high medium and prickly, and Slaapmutske Christmas finishes semi-dry and fairly rich.

RJT
Feb 06, 2016
Kerstmutske Christmas Nightcap from Brouwerij Slaapmutske
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 158 ratings