 flemdawg (485), Naples, Florida, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 2007 version. Deep brown body with a thin tan head that leaves some good lacing. Lots of ginger in the aroma, some flowers, and a hint of yeast along with some plums maybe. Very Chirstmasy taste, with ginger, cinnamon, a faint twinge of floral and just a bit of sugary sweetness. Very intense near the finish, and tasty throughout.
mcox90 (624), Wilton, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 12 oz bottle, 2007, Pours a beautiful clear coloa color with a small offwhite head. Faint aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg are released when pouring. Taste was of same spices with some malts, no hops. Taste was very clean and sharp. This was a good beer, but I agree with one of the raters below me who stated the beer needs a little maturity. I’ve put the rest in the long term cellar. Will check it out next year.
Beershine (2686), Hue, Vietnam
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 Pours mahogany red, with a nice lasting head and lacing. Nose is pure pie spice with some vanilla, and s’mores. The body does not quite match up and fails to substantiate the aromas. There is weak backbone and a body that could be stronger and bigger.
Oscbert (537), Sacramento, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 Updated: Aug 21, 20092007
~Pours into a dark, reddish, black colour. Big 1 inch brownish white head. ~Smells like nutmeg and cinnamon. Smells spicy and good. Reminds me of warm egg nog.~ Taste is creamy with a bit of spice and a touch of malts.~
A great holiday brew! Looking forward to this one for years to come.
2008
~Pours black with big fluffy off white head. 4
~Spicy nutmeg scent, some vanilla. 8
~Spicy flavor. Bitter. 3
~Good brew, but not as good as last year. 16
Tried an aged brew from 2006 in 2009. Gets more malty and brown sugary with age. Still delicious.
dkoonce (883), People’s Republic of Athens, Ohio, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 Listed as the 2007 Christmas ale. Pours very dark brown, with a thick tan head. I’m not sure what style this beer falls under. Sweet and malty. Very heavy. Finishes cleaner and dryer than anticipated. Not too special.
GG (1615), NorCal, California, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 I’m not a huge fan of this beer when it’s fresh. After a bit of age on it it comes around nicely, but aside from that issue it’s not a bad beer. Aroma is holiday spices, like cinammon and nutmeg, some clove and allspice wrapped up in a caramel bow. Appearance is dark brown, cloudy with some red edges coming thru the light, a nice one-finger thick head. Mouthfeel is a touch watery. Flavors were mostly an uncharacterized sweetness, perhaps caramel but the spices really make this hard to distinguish. A tasty beer for sure, but as I said after 1-2 years this beer really hits it’s peak. Looking forward to trying the ’07 in ’09.
raiderfost (158), virginia beach, Virginia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 23, 2007 Great brew! Dark brown pour with a huge thick head and great lacing. Holiday spice of cinnamon and ginger and a decent amount of hops. A very good winter brew.
mleary (5), USA
does not count  | 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 23, 2007 2007 12oz bottle. Nice winter ale, medium body, complex flavor, ginger with a touch of cinnamon. Slightly minty bitter finish.
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