X-Mas Zinnebir
750ml corked and capped bottle, similar to the Fantome lineup. I am a little nervous about carbonation due to no pop when un-corked. Once poured, the beer started to come to life with bubbles making their way to the top. A dark reddish-brown color with a small tan head. Darker than I expected. The smell is caramel, raisins and something metallic. The taste is very smooth. Similar to the smell but with a great hop character ending. I know this beer is only 6.6% alcohol but it is still hidden nicely. As it warms, I also pick up some fig, date and earthy notes. This is a very unique beer that seems to come to life in your glass. It takes on many shapes but to me, the ending is the best. Read the side of the bottle. Interesting notes about not using sugars or cheap grains. Good to see. I will be on the lookout for their other beers.