The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: Adoration Ale, Brewery Ommegang (NY)

Written By: Dion on 12/17/2013

At fridge temp, this beer smells fleetingly like Bananas Foster, so I'm instantly hooked. With warming, darker fruits step up, as do the spices, with coriander and nutmeg being most noticeable for me. On the tongue there is a spicy, peppery bite that is tempered by a brown sugar/cinnamon with apple peel, maintaining a really nice balance. Sweet, warming alcohol on the finish. I may need to grab a couple more of these, as it would be interesting to see how a few years of aging would impact the flavor profile.