Microbrasserie Les Trois Mousquetaires Grande Cuvée Réserve De Noël (2015) Spiced Red Lager at 10.5% ABV | 33 IBU (C$11.22 at NLC Stavanger, 750 ml, bottle date 25-Nov-2015, acquired 27-Nov-2016, reviewed 29-Nov-2016)
Appearance: clear deep amber with one finger of light tan head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: spicy ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, medicinal hops. (7/10) Taste: moderately strong sweet, moderate bitter, mild spice. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, mildly bitter warming finish. (4/5)
Not quite as heavily spiced as the last time I had this a couple of years ago, when it actually reminded me of ginger beer. One thing that hasn’t changed since the last time, though, is that the ABV is very well-integrated to the point that this is a seriously dangerous tipple. I actually forgot it was north of 10% while drinking it, and unintentionally got a little tipsy! (15/20)
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