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Baladin Noël

Italy, 9% alc./vol.
Style: Belgian strong ale
That's no typo. Noel was originally borne to celebrate Noel, but is now available all the time. And in the manner of its travelling umlaut, this ale is almost but not quite exactly a Christmas beer. It immediately hits you with its darkly sweet body filled with notes of chocolate, liqourice and spice. Then, it travels off the beaten path to give you a slightly tart and fruity flourish rising from its hazy depths.