{"id":10889,"date":"2016-12-06T20:41:31","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T01:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2beerguys.com\/blog\/?p=10889"},"modified":"2016-12-06T20:41:31","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T01:41:31","slug":"31-beers-of-december-day-5-delirium-noel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/2beerguys.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/06\/31-beers-of-december-day-5-delirium-noel\/","title":{"rendered":"31 Beers of December – Day 5 Delirium Noel"},"content":{"rendered":"

@Deliriumbrewery @2Beerguys<\/p>\n

To celebrate the Holiday Season, we have teamed up with beer bloggers and craft beer enthusiasts around the country to host the sixth annual beer advent calendar. This is the season of sharing and we intend to share our love of beer with you. We can’t believe it’s been 6 years already!<\/p>\n

During the 31 days of December, we will be sharing our favorite regional\/winter seasonals\/holiday beers with the help from our fellow beer enthusiasts. We hope that you tune in every day, to hear our stories and share our holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

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\nBrewery Huyghe – Delirium Noel
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Blogger: <\/strong> Sean Jansen
\nWebsite:<\/strong> 2Beerguys.com; 2beerguys.com<\/a>
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\nBeer: <\/strong> Delirium Noel
\nBrewery:<\/strong> Brewery Huyghe – Melle, Belgium
\nWebsite<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.delirium.be <\/a>
\nTwitter: <\/strong> @Deliriumbrewery
\n<\/a>Beer Details:
\n<\/strong>-Style: Belgian Strong Ale
\n-ABV: 10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Commercial Description: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Colour and sight:<\/strong> chestnut amber. A fine, white, creamy and lacing foam. Scent:<\/strong> A complex entity of caramel malt, fruit, spices and the sweetness of the alcohol. Flavour:<\/strong> A strong presence of alcohol, very spicy, slightly bitter. The aftertaste is sweet, spicy and slightly bitter.<\/p>\n

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Why I selected Delirium Noel: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking back, this is my favorite time for the 2Beerguys.com blog. \u00a0 Not only because we challenge ourselves to post a blog for every day of the month, but because we re-connect with our friends and family to help spread the good word about beer. \u00a0We aren’t necessarily posting about the most hoppiest, highest alcohol content, beers aged in wooden barrels previously the homes of bourbon – tequila or rum —- instead, we are sharing beers that have a story and why they are important to us (writer). \u00a0Beers that were once a classic and always a classic. \u00a0We hope to inspire you (reader) to try or re-try something that you might have overlooked or forgotten. \u00a0 We are glad that you are joining us on this adventure.<\/p>\n

Now, on to the beer. \u00a0 Selecting the beer, for the 31 Beers of December is half the fun. \u00a0 Starting with an open mind, I enjoy shopping\u00a0at multiple stores, looking for my pick – the right pick. \u00a0This year, I was inspired by Delirium Noel. \u00a0Reminiscent of my trip to Beligium (in the early 2000’s), when I had the opportunity to visit\u00a0Brewery Huyghe. \u00a0I happened to be training the European Union in Luxembourg and we took the train to visit some work colleagues in Belgium.<\/p>\n

Knowing a little bit about Delirium (the Pink Elephants), I mentioned to my friend, co-worker and host, Ignace\u00a0that it was pretty cool to be driving by so many cafe’s with the iconic Pink Elephant signs outside. \u00a0At the time, I wasn’t aware that the brewery owned\/operated the cafe’s. \u00a0 Without skipping a beat, Ignace said “Would you like to go there? \u00a0I have to drive by the brewery on my way to\/from work”. \u00a0Um yeah! \u00a0I wanted to go there. \u00a0 So, after work, we drove to the brewery and we got a tour of the brewery (in Dutch — thankfully, he translated for me). \u00a0It was pretty cool to see the brewery and to find out that they were also distributing other products, like soda.<\/p>\n

As for the beer, Delirium Noel is a Belgian Strong Ale. \u00a0“Authentic Trappist versions tend to be drier than Abbey versions, which can be rather sweet and full-bodied. Higher bitterness is allowable in Abbey-style beers with a higher FG. Barleywine-type beers (e.g., Scaldis\/Bush, La Trappe Quadrupel, Weyerbacher QUAD) and Spiced\/Christmas-type beers (e.g., N’ice Chouffe, Affligem N\u00cc\u00a6el) should be entered in the Belgian Specialty category, not this category.” \u00a0— BJCP.org<\/p>\n

Delirium Noel has a fruity banana like aroma, which is very common with a Belgian yeast. \u00a0The flavor was somewhat sweet, with rich dark fruit flavors. \u00a0 With a medium body, it drank very smooth, with a somewhat slick finish. \u00a0Although it was stronger beer, the alcohol presence was somewhat mellow. \u00a0If you’re looking for a classic Belgian beer, than I recommend picking up a bottle.<\/p>\n

Also, we are proud to share baby Anders with you (see below). \u00a0He joined us right after Thanksgiving, just in time for holidays.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Sean<\/p>\n

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\nAbout the 2Beerguys.com:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2006, 2Beerguys.com has been devoted to spreading their passion of the craft beer world. Originating primarily as craft beer reviewers, they have molded their organization into premier craft beer educators and ambassadors for craft beer industry. Their passion has taken them on the wild ride of home brewing and beer education. 2Beerguys.com believes that you deserve a good beer, visit http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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\nAbout Brewery Huyghe – Delirium:<\/strong>
\nHuyghe Brewery was founded in 1906 in Belgium by Leon Huyghe in the city of Melle in East Flanders. The site of the brewery has been in operation since 1654. Since the founding of Huyghe, however, the brewery has been modernized and expanded on several occasions. The brewery’s most well-known beer is Delirium.<\/p>\n

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For more information, please visit: https:\/\/www.delirium.be<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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