Well, here we are on St. Nicholas Day, or Our Lady of the Holy Constitution as it might be thought of in my country of residence. Seems appropriate to get something more seasonal on such a date. Of course, I could have dug out another chocolate stout, and even left it in a shoe on the windowsill overnight. Somehow that didn’t seem quite as fitting as a known Belgian name – Delirium Christmas. As famous as Delirium is, I have never in fact tasted it. Not the tremens, not the Christmas beer, nothin’! I guess there was always something I felt more comfortable with. Well, in spite of my commitment to dark December stout, I feel like I should accept a few Christmas themed beers, and damn if that elephant isn’t festive.
This one was a little over excited, fizzing all over as soon as the cap came off. Still enough for a nice glass, though. The aroma is sour, appley, slightly woody. After settling a little there’s more bread than wood. It’s a rich coppery brown, so distinctly lighter than my last few days, but it certainly smells weightier. The flavor is delicate but definitely oaky. I was expecting more of a tang from it, being a Belgian beer and all, but it really doesn’t leave much behind. It’s heavy as you sip, but once the swallow starts it drifts off without a fuss. I’m almost disappointed, having expected a real heavyweight, but it’s undeniably cozy. Towards the end of the glass, it has started to roughen up, not letting you drink mindlessly, which is certainly better in the long run. One can go down alright, but trying for more could be a dangerous decision. You could end up feeling like you got run over by an elephant.
Supplier: La Buena Cerveza
Price: €4.15
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