It’s the COMDB Christmas countdown. Time to do a little careless caroling (you couldn’t care less, could you) with a Carolus Classic dark and dangerous Belgian. No not Jean-Claud van Damme,* but this high ABV specialty brew from Het Anker, their grand imperial beer. My type of caroling is of the Milli Vanilli variety, as in lip synching,** an approach which I believe is in the best interests of anyone within earshot.
We don’t have this one in stock, have you tried Amazon?
Once again I’m out shopping too late in the game. The ideal presents are a two-week delivery and when I go to store to look for something similar I always get the same response “No, we don’t have that. Have you tried Amazon?” I’m left cursing Jeff Bezo’s and improvising. Departing from the list, having to use my imagination, and always checking the return policy. I know, no sympathy for the last hour shopper.
Now, to possibly make matters worse, I’m subjecting myself to a strong foreign Christmas countdown craft. Risky business for sure, and I’m not talking about Tom Cruise dancing to Bob Seeger in his underwear, and more lip synching.***
A dark rich pour with a bright snowy head of white. An aroma that is a creamy spice fruit malt mix. First taste is very blackberry or blueberry. It’s a fruit free for all, juices with no excuses. Multiply the ABV and be fruitful. It is sipping suds for sure. Creamy mouthfeel which is surprising for such a clear pour. No hops or bitters, it is a pure fruit fest. It’s smooth and strong but doesn’t come across boozy. maybe because I was expecting the worst I was pleasantly surprised.
They tell us this beer “combines the warmth of wine with the freshness of beer” and they ain’t lyin’. A dessert brew for sure. Definitely not my go to, but not that bad as this type of brew goes.
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