Samichlaus Classic Bier - Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg

SykDoc

Wisconsin

3.98/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is in honor of my wife, whom was born on December 6th. 2007 bottling. Poured from a bottle into a tulip. It pours a clear amber color that seems to vary some depending on the light you look at it through. A very light tan 1/8 inch head forms and quickly reduces to essentially no lacing.

The aroma is solid with a dark fruit/malty sweetness. Alcohol definitely comes through. Some interestingly hoppy notes are present.

The taste is again quite malty with a raisin and caramel malt presence. There is no lack of alcohol. Sweet and just again a little tickle of hops.

The mouthfeel is medium/full bodied with a reasonable level of carbonation. It actually goes down quite smooth and leaves an alcohol burn with a little dryness.

Overall, I like the maltiness of this beer. The alcohol could be a little more hidden but I still find this quite enjoyable. I am biased somewhat by my wife's birthday and the date of this beer and still enjoy it quite a bit.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 00:50:50 | More by SykDoc

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -18.3%

05-21-2013 23:25:27 | More by GinsuDave

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-21-2013 18:47:45 | More by Slatetank

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-18-2013 22:40:26 | More by Photekut

rabiddawg

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

05-18-2013 22:11:45 | More by rabiddawg

vicsju1991

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-18-2013 04:07:23 | More by vicsju1991

RaphaelSC

Brazil

4.21/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours a beauty dark honey amber with no head, just a thin lace.

S: Sweet with cherry and grape notes, resemble some liqueur wines.

T: Follows the nose with a strong sweetness and liqueur wine feel, the alcohol warm is strong, but the alcohol is not invasive despite its 14% ABV which is quite impressive, the low carbonation help to keep its liqueur feel.

M: A very alcohol warmth accompanies the aftertaste, with its spicy feel. Some malts (toasted probably) can be feeled too, no bitter at all, the body is thick and justify the self fashioned "malt liquor" name in the bottle.

O: A very amazing beer, with a complex flavour all build up in its malts and alcohol. I think that a more hoppy bitter would make this beer better, but it is very unique and special beer, the problem is that beer is a little cloying which makes difficult drink more than one bottle in a session.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 02:06:42 | More by RaphaelSC

beerhunter13

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

05-17-2013 12:03:01 | More by beerhunter13

jkrug5

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-14-2013 14:16:05 | More by jkrug5

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

1/5  rDev -74.9%

05-14-2013 01:05:21 | More by cfalovo97

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -12.1%

05-08-2013 03:52:59 | More by dalepryor

lighthabit

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

pours a clear, deep garnet/ruby red, half inch of head dies very quickly to just a bit around the rim, which quickly goes to essentially nonexistent. i'd like to see just a little more carbonation; not a lot, just a tad. simple, solid taste; not a lot going on, but considering the abv, it's remarkably drinkable, though definitely on the sweet side. a bit sweeter than i care for, but i'm thinking it's intentional to help hide the alcohol. nose seems somewhere between apples, raisins, caramel. taste is, again, a bit fruity, warming up and showing a bit of booze. as it warms the sweet starts getting a bit distracting. feel is smooth, a bit syrupy. very glad to have tried this. not something to have often (it's almost a "six pack in a bottle"), but i have to give it a thumbs up.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 06:51:13 | More by lighthabit

philmen

Ontario (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-04-2013 04:08:39 | More by philmen

Giannis

Greece

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

04-28-2013 16:29:29 | More by Giannis

jooj8

Slovenia

4/5  rDev +0.5%

04-27-2013 18:46:58 | More by jooj8

king_of_spaim

California

4.75/5  rDev +19.3%

04-26-2013 02:36:29 | More by king_of_spaim

zestar

California

3.5/5  rDev -12.1%

04-25-2013 09:12:44 | More by zestar

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

04-24-2013 16:01:55 | More by Jason1337

douginromeo

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.5%

04-12-2013 19:30:22 | More by douginromeo

TerryW

Ontario (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -43.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

This is an extreme brew that is simply not to my taste.

Pours clear amber brown under a short-lived head that quickly gives way to a thin ring, no lace.

Nose is sweet, dark fruit. And lots of alcohol.

Crazy sweet to drink, to the point of being distracting. Raisins. Heavy mouthfeel. Boozy.

Similar to a barleywine. It is simply not for me. Too one dimensional in character - straight syrup and alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 20:50:45 | More by TerryW

korene84

California

3/5  rDev -24.6%

04-06-2013 05:19:17 | More by korene84

RD1163

California

2/5  rDev -49.7%

04-06-2013 04:13:30 | More by RD1163

TheRevMatt

Wisconsin

1/5  rDev -74.9%

04-05-2013 22:02:33 | More by TheRevMatt

JakerLou

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

04-05-2013 20:21:25 | More by JakerLou

RochefortChris

South Carolina

1.25/5  rDev -68.6%

04-03-2013 14:25:46 | More by RochefortChris