12 (New) Beers of Christmas - 2013 Port Barrel Tsjeeses Reserva, De Struise Brouwers (Belgium)

Written By: Dion on 12/14/2015

Cooked apples, raisins, figs, leather, oak, and port all show up in a wonderfully complex nose. On the tongue, the fruits are ripe and sweet, accented by rich caramel with hints of spicy oak and pepper. Vanilla, nutmeg, and baked bread play a part as well. Livelier than expected carbonation and superbly hidden alcohol. Really nice beer.