Gordon Fest Beer
John Martin's (John Martin SA)

Gordon Fest BeerGordon Fest Beer
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From:
John Martin's (John Martin SA)
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
8.8%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 13.98%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
55
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 13, 2019
Added:
Dec 07, 2004
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  7
Formerly Gordon Xmas
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Ratings by Zimbo:
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Reviewed by Zimbo from Scotland

3.72/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Drunk from my Traquair tankard on Christmas in Scotland, this has a pleasant smoky spicy smell in the bottle . Forms a light foamy off white big bubbly head which really thins over the course of the drink but does leave some relatively complex lacing around the medium transparent red brown body. Deep sugar y bitter tang. Fairly chewy on the palate with a degree of perfectly restarined light Christmas spice. A buttery caramel quality makes a very late but very welcome addition as the end and the various fields together build a beer which is actually greater than the sum of it parts.
Dec 28, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.9 by steverx8 from England

Dec 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by RMentair from Panama

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by leitmotif from Romania

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Ciocanelu from Romania

Feb 04, 2015
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Rated by patra7 from Greece

3.56/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Beer has been renamed "Gordon Fest Beer". Same abv. and similar bottle / label design, (now by Anthony Martin instead of John Martin)
Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.84 by simonwright from England

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Luklaer from Belgium

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mattfancett from England

Aug 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by frontalot from Washington

Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Sirre from Netherlands

Feb 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by TheSevenDuffs from Canada (ON)

Nov 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Nov 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by GRUUMSH from Belgium

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 05, 2013
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Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.4/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
2008 Gordon Christmas served on-draught into a Gordon Xmas goblet at Kulminator in Antwerp. 8.8% confirmed. Cost was 3.50 euro. Reviewed from notes taken in early July 2011.

A: Pours a two finger tinted white head of wonderful fluffy froth, great cream, brilliant thickness, and excellent retention for the ABV. Body colour is a dark red-ruby.

Sm: Dark fruit, floral hops, caramelized malt, and light cream. A delightful mild strength aroma.

T: Too much cream and vanilla. Tame restrained dark fruit. Generic floral hops. Rather muted and bland overall. I wish the flavours weren't so restrained. Complex enough, and balanced well, but built problematically.

Mf: Too wet. Very smooth, which suits the muted flavour profile.

Dr: High ABV is well hidden; it's very drinkable. Of pretty good quality. I like it, but the muted feel bothers me.

B-
Mar 04, 2013
 
Rated: 2 by JavierGC from Spain

Feb 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Satyr179 from Sweden

Feb 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Pelicanrocks from England

Jan 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by WilstonOreo from Germany

Dec 26, 2012
Gordon Fest Beer from John Martin's (John Martin SA)
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 55 ratings