An extremely complex but at the same time very refreshing beer. It is akin to a hoppy gueuze with a distinct bitterness. The foam of the Schieve X-Mas is beige and dense, the color is copper, with attractive red highlights. The aroma immediately shows a nice balance between malt and hops. On the palate, you'll find delicious flavors of caramel, cookie and pudding, complemented by notes of candied fruit, tangerine, bitter orange and licorice. The beer is warming, but not overly boozy.