I had my first Norwegian beer as of date and I am hooked. This particular brewery, Nøgne-ø, is excellent. It was Thanksgiving night, I was out in the snow watching my brother-in-law frying a turkey in peanut oil. We proceeded to open this unsuspecting bottle of God Jul and pour it into our glasses, smell the nose, then sip this dark liquid. What a surprise it was. Dark, burnt toffee, cocoa and massive licorice taste with a warm enveloping flavor profile, unlike any other dark beer I have had. I will drink this seasonal again. Pairing: drink with strong gamey meats, richly marinated meats (lamb with Guinness sauce, and especially, lots of rich chocolate and coffee desserts.
SPECS FROM WEBSITE:
GOD JUL 19°P, 30 IBU, 8.5 % ALC/VOL
A dark ale brewed specially for the Christmas season, with a rich, complex taste of caramel. This is a strong, dark and rather sweet Christmas Beer – just the way we think a Christmas beer should be. Recommended serving temperature 12°C/53°F. Great with cheese or nuts. Ingredients:Lager, Munich, caramel, black, and chocolate malt; Chinook, Columbus, and Centennial hops; English ale yeast, and our local Grimstad water.
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