Very nice winter beer. Spicy with a hop note at the end which makes for a great finish. For the most part malty, but kudos to the avery for their malt blend that makes this very enjoyable.

Pours a deep dark brown with a big, thick, tan head. The head is huge and blossoms out of the glass. Aroma is hoppy and sweet. Flavor is very complex. Sweet malts, dark fruits, Rum-soaked fruits, a bit of hops. Rich, creamy mouthfeel with a good amount of carbonation. I picked this up in a mix-6 because I didnt want a full 6-pack of this, but having tried it I realize how wrong I was.

Poured a cola color with orange highlights. The head was tall, creamy and tan in color. There was nice lacing. The aroma was mild. A bit of sweetness, a hint of chocolate and other subtle fragrances. There was a strong flavor of anise initially and a good bit of chocolate too. The taste built to a mild bitterness with a slight sweetness underneath. There was a good complex flavor to this beer. Very enjoyable!!!!

Bottle. Pours clear, deep brown, with a thin biege head, some lacing. Big sweet aroma of raisins, figs, molasses, and pine. Thick, velvety body. Lots of sweet malt, fruity and toffee flavors, and a dry, slightly bitter edge to the finish. Has a nice, balanced English character, but a more American hop sensibility.

Probably one of the better "non-spiced" winter beers I’ve had. Solid malt flavor....some nuttiness and under-tones of coffee and toffee. Aroma mainly malty...not much beyond that. Alcohol is decent...can’t really taste it.