Gordon Christmas brew is a high fermentation Scotch ale. It’s made by John Martin at their Timmermans brewery in Itterbeek, Belgium where the British brewer settled in 1909. Some say it’s the original Christmas ale as the brew sparked something of a trend when it …

Gordon Xmas Ale was first brewed in the 1930s and was one of the first Christmas beers to exist. It is dark coloured and full of flavour. Strength: 8.8% Size of Bottle: 33cl Beer Description: A classic Christmas ale brewed by John Martin.

"Ruby brown, clear attractive in glass with an off-white/tan thick foamy head. Good head retention. Redcurrant, roasted grain, cappuccino and caramel on the nose with a slight hint of blackcurrant and liquorice as well as rich, fruity balsamic vinegar. Ric"

Brewed by John Martin brewery, and delivered worldwide, Gordon Christmas starts the tradition of Christmas brews. To accompany Christmas dinners and New Year evenings, it dons its party clothes, while its marrowy foam melts in the mouth as …

Gordon Xmas is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale style beer brewed by John Martin's (John Martin SA) in Genval, Belgium. Score: 86 with 29 ratings and reviews. Last update: 02-06-2025.

Gordon Xmas is a seasonal Christmas beer with an intense flavour and considerable body. The flavour unfolds gently but steadily from the very first mouthful. The stringent woody notes combine with a sweeter base without either flavour gaining the upper hand.

Dec 6, 2014 · Gordon began the modern tradition of Christmas ales or Kerstbier in 1924 with Gordon Xmas Ale. Brewed by John Martin, the 1909 British transplant to Belgium. It’s a Belgian Strong Ale that says “Happy Christmas”! It should be noted that the bottle that I …

Gordon Xmas kicked off the tradition of Christmas brews in the 1930s. The perfect accompaniment at Christmas dinners and New Year’s parties, this beer dons its glad rags, while its supple foam melts in the mouth and the white flakes against a red background tickle the nose.

Gordon Xmas is a seasonal Christmas beer with an intense flavour and considerable body. The flavour unfolds gently but steadily from the very first mouthful. The stringent woody notes combine with a sweeter base without either flavour gaining the upper hand.