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Brouwerij De Halve Maan in Bruges crafts this seasonal Xmas Blend as a carefully considered expression. The master brewer selects and blends barrel-aged and young Quadrupel to create a 11% ABV winter beer of considerable depth. Dark in colour, it reveals layers of caramel, dark fruit and the subtle influence of wood maturation. The palate is complex and malty, with notes of chocolate, dried fruit and hints of cinnamon and clove. Barrel tannins integrate smoothly with the special malts, creating a dry, slightly tart character balanced by the beer's full, creamy body. Fresh bitterness carries through to a warming finish. Produced intermittently, this blend stands as a distinctive seasonal offering from one of Bruges' most respected breweries.