Pater Lieven (Kerst Pater Special) Christmas
Brouwerij Van den Bossche

Pater Lieven (Kerst Pater Special) ChristmasPater Lieven (Kerst Pater Special) Christmas
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From:
Brouwerij Van den Bossche
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #144
ABV:
9%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,831
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 14.05%
Reviews:
66
Ratings:
97
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 06, 2023
Added:
Jan 01, 2003
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  6
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.79/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Nov. 2015: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 9.0%. Very dark brown / mahogany colour, moderate beige head. Pleasant aroma of caramel, brown kandij sugar and various mild Christmas spices. Plenty of caramel and brown kandij sugar in the medium sweet flavour too, again fairly distinct notes of Christmas spices. Warming mouthfeel.
Apr 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 21, 2022
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Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England

2.65/5  rDev -28.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.25
L- Initially it looked black, but held to a halogen bulb there is a flash of deep ruby through it. Pours with 7Cm fat mid-tan head, holding well.
S- Toasty, then a hint of cherry, and also a rich/fruity aroma that reminded me of the spiced baked fruit in an Xmas mince pie.
T- Heavens, if you could design a beer that had a palate resembling a British Xmas mince pie, well this might be close. It is certainly different. There is a liquor-ish facet in it too, perhaps the 9% enhances that. Alas it's notably sweet for my taste, too sweet.
F- Rich/sweet, rounded, 'winter-warmer', one to slow-sip.
O- It's different but it's not doing much for me which is a shame. It's just far too sweet for me, perhaps in the top 1-2% of the sweetness levels I have encountered in beers.
BB: 31/10/23 330ml bottle Bought from BeersOfEurope (UK)
Feb 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.63 by gobrewsome from Louisiana

Dec 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Nov 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.94 by Shanex from France

Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by WormGod from New York

Dec 21, 2017
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Reviewed by OlaB from Norway

3.87/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep drak-brown color with a medium top of beige head that disolves rather quick. Aroma is dark dried fruits like figues,raisins and dates and toffee, dark bread with hints off chocolate,spices and cherries. Flavour is sweet and fruity with toasted malts and bread in the back also with a hint off chocolate.I also sense some sour notes as well. Light bitter finish with a nice lenght in the aftertaste. Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, medium body and with a light carbonation that make this goes down really easy. The balance on this beer is very good. A really good tasting kerstbier. This i would love have again.
Dec 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.44 by Houborg1 from Denmark

Dec 11, 2017
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Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From cervezasespeciales. In Grimbergen glass. Playing A Golden Wake. Sweet, some liquorice and with enough bitterness to compensate. Flat carbonation makes it dangerously drinkable
Jan 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.8 by Dazka from Italy

Dec 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by WynnO from Florida

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by dryndantheman from Ireland

Dec 17, 2015
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Reviewed by JDK from Ohio

4.18/5  rDev +13%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Purchased a 32oz growler at Karoc's Marathon Sidney OH. I enjoyed this and the alcohol can really sneak up on you because you really cannot taste or feel it so I'm glad I got the size I did. Definitely worth a try!
Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.26 by desint from Belgium

Oct 23, 2015
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Rated by beerinabottle from Ireland

4.44/5  rDev +20%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Quite sweet and easier to drink than I expected.
Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by Catalin90 from Romania

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by UniversitateaDeBere from Romania

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by lmaduells from Spain

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by mattfancett from England

Aug 30, 2014
Pater Lieven (Kerst Pater Special) Christmas from Brouwerij Van den Bossche
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 97 ratings