December 22, 2019

371/2971) Home:  Wingman Watermelon Wit by Uiltje Brewing Co. of the Netherlands:  **; 6%; brewed in the medieval Dutch brewing town of Haarlem with barley, wheat, oats and watermelon; Glacier hops;  pours opaque; nose of yeast, fruit, watermelon; tastes of watermelon, yeast, dried fruit; refreshing and satisfying; another oddly summery beer in this Advent calendar; this is from day 19;

372/2972) Home:  Mère Vertus by Millevertus Brasserie Artisanale of Belgium: *1/2; 9%; brewed in the Wallonia region of Belgium; "Une Sacrée Triple"; 9%; at first blush a typical Tripel - yeasty and sweet, but a dry bitterness emerges towards the finish that is uncommon; Advent day 20

373/2973) Home:  Saggia Blonde by Birra Dell'Eremo of Italy:  **; 5%; brewed with barley, wheat, oats and spices; unfiltered, unpasteurized; not lacking for carbonation; yeasty nose; yeasty, spiced, sweet; up to day 21 of the Advent calendar;