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Anderson Valley Winter Solstice

Anderson Valley Winter Solstice

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A Spice/Herb/Vegetable brewed by
Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Boonville, California USA

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4603.49/5.03.49/5.0Winter6.9%90.2 Lager glass, Tumbler P  Stats

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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 michael-pollack (1377), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/512/20

Dec 2, 2004  
Draught: First of all, it’s not my type of beer. Aroma was of spices and sweet malts. Poured dark amber color with a nice off-white head and produced average lacing. Flavor was of sweet malts and a little spice. Lots of carbination. Not too hard to drink, but not too easy. Overall, since I do not like malty brews, I am biased. This was just ok.

 matt7215 (552), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
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
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
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
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/53/103/513/20
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 (533), Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
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 (307), USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/103/58/20
May 12, 2008    Updated: Jun 4, 2008
bottle. 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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