<h2>De Ranke Pere Noel</h2>
<p>A fantastic Christmas beer, but one that defies the universal custom of a stronger, spicier beer for the holiday season. At 7% alcohol by volume, this one is relatively lighter in alcohol than the Guldenberg, and does not pack the hop punch of the XX. It combines some of the best elements of those other two beers – with a fine balance of malt and hops, complex character, a refreshing dryness, and a gorgeous cellar aroma – but is distinguished by its festive copper colour.</p>
Founded as a weekend project by two friends, Nino Bacelle and Guido Devos, De Ranke is very unusual for a Belgian brewery because it produces hop-forward beers.
Bitter with a dry finish, malty with spice notes. Nice dark Belgian Ale for Christmas.
Leeky
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Not just for Christmas
Quality
80%
Took a couple of sips to get aquainted, but was wanting more by the end of the glass
Leeky
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Not just for Christmas
Quality
80%
I tried this one in August, took a few sips to aquaint myself but wanted more by the end of the glass
Mike
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Unusual Christmas Beer
Quality
80%
This is not the usual spice-laden Belgian Christmas beer. It's bitter and peppery, and quite delicious.
Keith
Verified Buyer
Ok
Quality
60%
Passable but won't by again
Jon
I recommend this product
A stereotype busting refined non-festive Christmas offering
Quality
100%
A really impressive beer that shamelessly defies stereotypes about what a Belgian Christmas ale should consist of. It is not a big bananary fruity Christmas cake in a glass but a refined and hoppy affair.
Nick B
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Xceptional Xmas Beer
Quality
80%
This is a product of the De Ranke Brewery and is a wonderful coppery coloured beer. It is unpasteurised and unfiltered so every bottle contains a significant amount of spent yeast residue so careful handling of the bottle and gentle pouring will result in a clear-ish beer in the glass. It is relatively light compared to other Belgian Xmas beers at 7% but is not short on flavour.
jimmybighorn
I recommend this product
hits the spot
Quality
60%
very nice.agree with other reviews on flavour . was a tad thick n murky
Trevor
Verified Buyer
Nice winter ale
Quality
80%
Nice winter ale with a spicy almost Tripel style spice, you can’t beat a great winter ale at Christmas time
Vincent
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Very good winter ale
Quality
80%
Hoppy, bitter and dry with notes of liquorice
Vince
I recommend this product
Strong, bitter, liquorice.
Quality
60%
A good strong Belgian winter ale. Hoppy and slightly bitter with notes of liquorice and a dry finish.