Ringnes Julebokk 2006 (9.9%)

2006 edition: Fourth bottle that ØM got me. This one was rated Best Christmas Beer by two of the biggest newspapers in Norway (VG and Dagbladet).

• Name: Ringnes Julebokk 2006, 9.9%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, redish. Very little head.
• Aroma: Dark fruit. Malty. Hint of coffee.
• Taste: Very malty. Dark fruit. Bitter, longlasting aftertaste.
• Bought: Gift, 330 ml, NOK ?.??
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 27/12-2006

2012 edition:

• Name: Ringnes Julebokk 2012, 9.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Little bit of tan head.
• Aroma: Good malt, slightly roasted. Some dark fruit.
• Taste: More dark malt, quite roasted. Dark fruit. Nice.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 39.10
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 25/12-2012, BB: 4/10-2014