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Christmas Ale 3.8%, Exmoor Brewery, England
3 ratings
Christmas Ale
3.8% Bitter
This light chestnut-brown session beer has a fresh, grainy, biscuity nose with a hint of fresh citrus fruit in the background thanks to the use of intricate hop grist of Goldings, Challenger, Brewers Gold and Styrian Goldings, while the palate tingles with a stunning counter play between grainy, biscuity maltiness and a sprightly citrusy fruity centre with a suggestion of mint adding to the fun. The refreshing finish is a Challenger hop-driven bittersweetness co-existing with a lingering dryness, while traces of biscuity maltiness, the merest whisper of chocolate (from a pinch of chocolate malt in the mash) and more fruit also make an appearance. The sort of finish that says 'do have another sip'.
IBU: 28
Hops: Brewers Gold, Challenger, Golding, Styrian Golding

Reviews

Post author: Xander
Xander
15 days ago
3.6

Post author: 1972GAZMOD
1972GAZMOD
@ The Swan
2 years ago
Christmas Ale, England
3.7
decent malty aroma and taste with a nice almost burnt caramel finish. Bitter aftertaste but enjoyable. smooth and easy drinking session ale. had Saturday as well but reviewed as normal Exmoor Ale