 SB (287), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 21, 2005 Updated: Dec 23, 2005
From Bottle
Poured ruby brown, with off white bubbly, fast disappating head. Aroma of spices, fruits, and malts. Flavor complex. Hints of spices (nutmeg, allspice, Cinnamon) and fruits such as cherries. Hints of Vanilla, caramel, and slight chocolate flavor toward the end of the brew. Nice warming alcohol flavor, but not overdone or overpowering. Rich, smooth, and creamy. Very drinkable and the 6.9% sneaks up on you. This is the best of the winter brews i’ve had so far. (2005)
matt7215 (540), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Aug 13, 2008 12 oz bottle from a trade with Funknmilla. 2007 vintage. pours deep amber with a quick tan head. aromas are dark fruits, some spice. the flavour is pretty bland with some dark wheat beer characteristics. mouthfeel is thin. mediocure at best. thx for the bottle Funk!
badnewsbeers (982), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Aug 3, 2008 cloudy amber with small head...aroma of clove, banana, spice, and cinnamon...flavor is similar with added hints of nutmeg...nice overall
TheDean (784), MIlwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
May 17, 2008 While I was excited about this beer and it was a beautiful color, I am really underimpressed with this beer. Can’t wait for this glass to be gone.
blklab2007 (528), Connecticut, USA
May 13, 2008 bottle poured a caramel amber color with a thick frothy light tan two finger head that fell very slowly. light carbonation with tiny bubbles. aroma has caramel malt, spice, vanilla, sweetness, and some light minerals. mouth feel is medium light and slight frothiness at the sides of the tongue saving it from becoming thin. has a spicy malt flavor with some hops coming through mid sip bringing in some bitterness. finish follows through with malt and light bitters. actually quite drinkable and held up well for being brewed probably six months ago.
tagz (304), USA
May 12, 2008 Updated: Jun 4, 2008bottle. pours murky light brown, head fades away quickly. aroma of spices and vanilla. flavor is sweet, light roasted grains, mild bitter. the fruity sweetness and spice make a strange combination that reminds me of bubblegum. doesn’t really work for me.
re-rate: ugh. couldn’t finish the last one. took one sip and poured it. just a gross combination of flavors.
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