The pink elephant is known the world over - but at Christmas, Delirium takes a warmer, more spiced turn on its iconic universe.
Expert description of Huyghe Delirium Christmas Noël Pink Elephant
Delirium Christmas is a festive Belgian winter beer with an alcohol content of 10%, brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe in Melle, Belgium. Known for its iconic pink elephant, this seasonal beer is rich, warm and full of character.
The beer has a deep amber to copper colour and a creamy, off-white head. The aroma is complex and inviting with notes of caramelised malt, dried fruit, Belgian yeast and Christmas spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The flavour is full and sweet with layers of fig, toffee, clove and a hint of pepper spice, balanced by a light bitterness and warm alcohol.
The carbonation is lively, and the finish is soft and lightly dry, making the beer well suited to cold evenings. Delirium Christmas pairs well with hearty dishes, aged cheeses or rich desserts, and should be enjoyed at 10-12°C to let the flavour layers unfold.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Caramelised malt, dried fruit and Christmas spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Taste
Fig, toffee and clove, with a hint of pepper spice and warm alcohol.
Finish
Soft and lightly dry, with lingering spiced warmth.
Specifications
Name: Delirium Christmas / Noël
Brewery: Brouwerij Huyghe
Country/Region: Melle, Belgium
Beer Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale / Winter Beer
ABV: 10%
Size: 33 CL
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, with hearty dishes, aged cheeses or rich desserts
Flavour Profile
Spiced · Full-bodied · Fruity · Warming
Did You Know?
The pink elephant, the trademark of the entire Delirium series, comes from the Belgian expression for seeing "pink elephants" - an old saying for delirium tremens, which gave the brewery's flagship beer its name.
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