Comments on: Tasting Notes: Samichlaus Bier 2008

By: Darren Turpin

Darren Turpin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:18:38 +0000

You know, I think I saw the 2009 vintage when I was in Beer Ritz back before Xmas, but by then I’d already loaded up a couple of baskets’ worth so I had to reluctantly leave it behind in favour of experiences new. Damn fool that I am…

By: Ed Ashby

Ed Ashby — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:22:02 +0000

Saw this a couple of months back on one of my visits to that bastion of beer in Belfast, The Vineyard, so just had to get a bottle. This was the 2009 edition so there may well be a difference, although it’s still 14%. A lovely aroma of sweetened stewed prunes, apple pie and plums. Does indeed taste very rich and sweet, but not as over-poweringly as I was expecting. maybe they’ve held that aspect back a bit this time. It still needs to be taken slowly, not that it can be drunk quickly anyway (and nor does it deserve to be so treated). I didn’t detect any acidity either, and the apple tartness was particularly evident, more like a sweet apple pie. I really like this, and regret only getting the one bottle as there were none left the next time I called in. But if I see it again I shall not make that mistake a second time.

By: Darren Turpin

Darren Turpin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:59:37 +0000

Sherry would definitely be a good comparison.

By: Bailey

Bailey — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:02:46 +0000

I had a bottle of this a few years back and thought it was quite pleasant, in a weird way. Reminded me of sherry.

By: Adeptus

Adeptus — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:36:12 +0000

Stupid perhaps :D

By: Darren Turpin

Darren Turpin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:09:08 +0000

Blimey, you’re a braver man than I am, mate :)

By: Adeptus

Adeptus — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:19:17 +0000

It’s a heavy bugger all right, but tasty. The last time I had it was after drinking a Chimay Blue, a Red and a Westmalle Triple. Not recommended! :D