Schell's 2012 Snowstorm: Biere de Noel

Each year Schell's puts out a completely different beer for their winter Snowstorm offering. I'm not exactly sure what a "Biere de Noel" is, but it tastes like a Belgian Dubbel, with that sweet Belgian taste and the smooth texture. There are a lot of flavors and aromas mixed in: a hint of pepper, along with dark fruits such as fig, raisin and even some cranberry. Kind of a whiskey aftertaste - not very hoppy with minimal carbonation. One of the better Snowstorms over the last few years.