RateBeer
Score
9196
OVERALLStyle

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

Add Distribution Data
RATINGS: 860   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.46   SEASONAL: Winter   EST. CALORIES: 207   ABV: 6.9%
Share this beer with friends!
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.


Nekronos' rating

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Nekronos (3231) - Xalapa, - JAN 30, 2013
Quite strong in acloholic taste. VEry heav features but some sweet character in there too.


most recent ratings

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Zer0 (81) - NETHERLANDS - JUN 17, 2013
Bottle. Aroma is caramel and citrus fruits. Taste is bubblegum pine and sweet malts.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
ogivlado (5042) - Zagreb, CROATIA - JUN 6, 2013
Bottled 355ml. -from Za Popen’t Pivoteka, Ljubljana. Hazy dark amber coloured, small to medium sized off-white head, spicy caramel nose. Sweet malty, caramel, light roasty and overripe fruits with pleasant hoppy and cinnamon notes. Hint of alcohol in the finish. Nice one.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
jkwood04 (2400) - Connecticut, USA - MAY 27, 2013
12oz bottle in bulb glass. Pours deep amber with a lacy, beige head. Aroma of pale and caramel malts, a little spice, and some light fruits and hops. Flavor the same. Average texture. A decent beer.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Plovmand (5746) - Helsinge, DENMARK - MAY 26, 2013
Bottle. Pours clear amber with a medium white head. The aroma is toasted caramel, malt and dark fruit. The flavour is sweet malty with some fruity notes. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 13/20
EdInSaltLake (281) - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - MAY 21, 2013
Caramel/sweet, bready, cherry, spicy aroma. Dominant molasses/caramel malt flavor; with spice (pepper, allspice) and subtle fruit. Even sweeter in aftertaste. Nice creamy mouthfeel.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 14/20
Malty_MacHops (577) - Eastanollee, Georgia, USA - MAY 21, 2013
Complex notes of fruit and flowers with subtle hints of caramel and spice. Brown with no head. Sweet with complex floral and fruit notes. Medium bodied with a interesting and balanced finish.

3.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Tonkun (342) - 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 (5536) - 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 (4793) - 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 (284) - 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.


We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »




View Page
1 2 3 4 » 86


Tick this beer

for your profile
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5


tags




Copyright © 2000-2013,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Contact/Feedback
New Beers
add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
Events
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Buy Premium Membership
Your Messages
the best
RateBeer Best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50