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Brasserie des Legendes Noel des Geants
Up next from the BOMC is this little diddy from Belgium. I expect this to be more robust and complex than its French counterpart from Thiriez because. I mean come on, Geants translates to “Giant.” Giant Christmas = giant beer. It weighs in at a hefty 8.5% abv and that my friends it nothing to scoff at. Here’s some more cool info from the importer’s site. The brewery is housed in a castle, which is totally awesome, in the southern portion of Belgium AND this is a brand new brew for 2007.
This beer has a deep and hazy copper hue. The head created is extremely frothy and if your aren’t careful you’ll overflow the glass. The scent is heavy with nutmeg and has a lemony zest. The taste is much thicker than the Biere de Noel. There are some citrus undertones but the majority of the flavor centers around spice, dark fruits and a malt backbone. There is a sweetness that works in concert with nutmeg to create a bitter taste that attacks the sides of the tongue. Furthermore, the malt creates a heavy mouthfeel as it coats the entire palate. The aftertaste has a slight nuttiness at times, but it isn’t consistent with every sip. This is a very complex brew that deserves to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. I was hoping for a touch of vanilla but other than that I have no complaints. If you are new to the craft brew scene I wouldn’t cut my teeth on this beer but if you are a seasoned beer connoisseur you will probably like it a lot. Merry Giant Christmas everyone!
