"Tis the Season"...Apparently for mediocre beer. I have had the opportunity to try two Christmas Beers recently. The St. Feulien Cuvee de Noel and the Leffe Biere de Noel or Kerstbier (depending on where you live). Short story, neither is that bad but nor are they that good.
St. Feu First. It is a very pretty beer. Not much of a head on the pout but the color is gorgeous. A rich red amber. It is a little sweet on the palate and I have already discussed my feelings on that. there is a hoppy bite and it is generally pleasant but very one dimensional. I assume that they do not want to put out their best beer for the season, so Job Well Done.
The Leffe is about the same really. Not quite as pretty. Not quite as tasty. But not far off.
Both rate 2.5 Drunk Monks. If you want a good Belgian Beer for the holidays. Buy the Chimay Bleu.
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