RedOak Christmass Cheer

Rass · 23rd January 2007, 12:25 PM

G'day,

Had a RedOak "Christmas Cheer" stout the other week which I thoroughly enjoyed. I understand that this is a seasonal brew which they only make in limited quantities.

Is anyone aware of a similar stout which is produced year round? I would really like to make the consumption of this kind of brew a more regular event.

PostModern · 24th January 2007, 7:34 PM

What did it taste like? A sweet stout? Dry? Extra strong?
I haven't tasted it.

Rass · 9th February 2007, 2:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PostModern

What did it taste like? A sweet stout? Dry? Extra strong?
I haven't tasted it.

It tastes like xmas cake

It has no bitterness to it whatsoever, has a slight fruity flavour towards the end

from the site:

"The Christmas Cheer is a rich, full-bodied dark ale with the delicious fruity ingredients of our Grandmother’s Christmas pudding and a pleasing aroma. The rich fruity and spicy notes are from cinnamon and nutmeg producing a port and brandy nose. This is a beer that has to be tasted to be believed with its complex flavours and aromas which are enhanced as it warms up."

PostModern · 10th February 2007, 8:05 AM

While they won't be exactly the same, due to a lack of roasted barley traditionally in stout, try some Belgian Strong Dark Ale like Chimay Bleue or Gulden Draak, Rochefort 10, Rochefort 8 etc. They have fruit and spice notes.

Demented Freak · 10th February 2007, 3:41 PM

Xmas Cheers is a lovely stout to finish a meal with. When I tried it at a Redoak tasting night they said it's a stout which has had the fruits from an Xmas pudding in the brew while it was fermenting.

23rd January 2007, 12:25 PM	#1
Rass Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brizbekistan Posts: 2,612	RedOak Christmass Cheer G'day, Had a RedOak "Christmas Cheer" stout the other week which I thoroughly enjoyed. I understand that this is a seasonal brew which they only make in limited quantities. Is anyone aware of a similar stout which is produced year round? I would really like to make the consumption of this kind of brew a more regular event. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBl4qH9I54

24th January 2007, 7:34 PM	#2
PostModern Angry Brewer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Woonona, Illawarra, NSW Posts: 5,084	What did it taste like? A sweet stout? Dry? Extra strong? I haven't tasted it. __________________ The mouth of a perfectly happy man is filled with beer.

10th February 2007, 8:05 AM	#4
PostModern Angry Brewer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Woonona, Illawarra, NSW Posts: 5,084	While they won't be exactly the same, due to a lack of roasted barley traditionally in stout, try some Belgian Strong Dark Ale like Chimay Bleue or Gulden Draak, Rochefort 10, Rochefort 8 etc. They have fruit and spice notes. __________________ The mouth of a perfectly happy man is filled with beer.

10th February 2007, 3:41 PM	#5
Demented Freak Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 2118, Sydney Posts: 2,551	Xmas Cheers is a lovely stout to finish a meal with. When I tried it at a Redoak tasting night they said it's a stout which has had the fruits from an Xmas pudding in the brew while it was fermenting. __________________ Join the OCAU Swingers Club and Shag for Agg "Are you telling the truth, or did you read that in the Daily Telegraph?"