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Anderson Valley Winter Solstice

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RATINGS: 854   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.46   SEASONAL: Winter   EST. CALORIES: 207   ABV: 6.9%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Each year, when people are starting to unpack their winter clothes and replenish their firewood, our tiny brewery in the coastal redwoods of Northern California makes seasonal preparations of a different kind. As the cold arrives, we release a unique beverage created to add warmth to even the coldest and darkest of winter's days. Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale begins with a very high original gravity to create a hearty and spicy brew with a deep amber hue and a smooth finish. Anderson Valley Brewing Company wishes you the very best for the holiday season and the New Year.


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3.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Tonkun (319) - New York, USA - MAY 15, 2013
Bottle. Copper pour with an off-white head that turned into a thin layer quickly. Nuts, caramel, wood, dark bread. Medium body and surprisingly refreshing but with flavor. Slight natural sweetness at the end. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
sebletitje (5387) - Enghien, BELGIUM - MAY 14, 2013
33cl bottle split wth Tomaz @ home. Cuivrée-foncée, col beige moyen. Arôme malté, caramel épices de saison le tout gardant une certaine douceur rétro nasale. Pointe de houblon en amertume avec ce côté biscuité. Palais est malté-caramel, cannelle, fruité rouge rappelant le cassis, pointe d’épice sur le fini avec ce petit clin d’oeil de réglisse.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
sfhodense (4724) - Odense NØ, DENMARK - MAY 13, 2013
Pours dark amber with a white head. Aroma is roasted caramel, light spice and nuts. Flavour is roasted caramel, pale chocolate, clove and cardemom.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
trujahwarrior (259) - Monroe, Washington, USA - MAY 8, 2013
Pours a dark amber color with a medium white head that faded kinda quick but leaves preat good lacing. Smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, brown sugar, and caramel. Tastes of all the same things in the smell. Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with good carbonation. This is a really good tasting winter seasonal. Great combo of spices. Would go great with a desert.

3.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Dacrza (335) - Great Meadows, New Jersey, USA - MAY 4, 2013
date reviewed: 27 January 2013... glassware: Ayinger willibecker... occasion: anticipating another "winter event" tomorrow... appearance: medium-brown body with even, cirrus lacing; not much effervescence; thick head dissipates quickly... aroma: brilliant,, fragrantly fruity bouquet; some spices too; malt and hops seem balanced in their non-entity.... palate: warming, full-bodied, raspy and ragged mouthfeel; bubbly and active at the tongue... taste: currants, raisins, and doughy accents make this an enjoyable, flavorful experience--some berry hints too, but a bit medicinal in the finish... overall: Anderson Valley has done a lot right, and this beer follows in the tradition; respectable...

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Grzesiek79 (2346) - Radom, POLAND - APR 24, 2013
Dobre choc nie oszolamiajace. Kolor czerwonkawy z lekkim zamgleniem. Piana bezowa, nie za wielka ale w miare trwala. W smaku jakies przyprawy, jakby bazylia, ziola prowansalskie. Typowy smak dla zimowych sezonowych piw.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
kermis (2458) - The Hague, NETHERLANDS - APR 23, 2013
Bottle shared from ABC Beers. Pours clear amber with a tan head. Aroma of caramel, malt, spices and candy. Flavour is over moderate sweet and light bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
MadRobin (982) - Silver Spring, USA - APR 17, 2013
Poured from 12 oz. bottle. Very hazy, orange-brown with a yellow-tan head and good lacing. Aroma of sweet malt, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and fruit. Taste of brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet malt, fruit and butterscotch. Medium body and high carbonation. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Mittenator (451) - Michigan, USA - APR 11, 2013
Bottle. Deep ruby/copper with a medium off white head. Vanilla, caramel and dark fruit aromas. Caramel, toffee and candi flavors. Creamy smooth.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Bragesnak (4556) - Aarhus, DENMARK - MAR 31, 2013
From Voldby, DK. Bottled, 300313. Amber with beige head. Aroma of malt and spices. Flavour with coco and butter.


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