Belgian Christmas Ales have become an annual tradition for us at Slow Lane. This year’s Christmas release actually started its life in the lead up to Christmas 2022 when we brewed our Belgian Dark Strong Ale called Solitude and transferred it into oak barrels for aging. After a year in barrels all alone, Solitude evolved gracefully into Reunion and is ready for some festive season socialising with family and friends. This is a big and complex beer, balancing rich malt flavours, dark fruit notes and loads of barrel character.