 johnnyoski (165), Macomb, Michigan, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 15, 2009 Bottle, Batch# 9423. Pours light amber with a normal sized off white head. An earthy-fruit aroma. Some toned down citrus hops in the initial flavor with a nutty, malty backbone. A light herbal, hoppy finish. Well carbonated with a medium body and dry, almost syrupy texture. A solid beer with nothing fancy about it.
Fidel67 (2), Illinois, USA
does not count  | 0.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 1/10 | 2/5 | 1/10 | 1/5 | 1/20 |
Dec 14, 2009 If this is a Christmas ale then they must think I’m a bud light drinker. Their Amber Ale has more flavor than this. I keep seeing this rated as a scotch ale. Try a Robert the Bruce from Three Floyd’s then come back and call this a scotch ale. No smoke = no scotch ale. A dismal beer by any standards, especially when they try to get $10.99 a six pack for this stuff. I was awestruck when I tried this and thought I had a bad batch. The overcarbonation was stated more the once on the reviews. A homebrew gone bad as far as I’m concerned.
gws57 (1151), Saint Charles, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 14, 2009 Found this one bottled at Lundeen’s in Sycamore, Illinois. Nice, clear, copper-red pour with a thick, eggshell head. Very nice complex maltiness and spiciness in the nose. Spice continues in the flavor, strong maltiness with nutmeg and clove strong. Very nice, strong finish. An excellent seasonal from an excellent brewery.
chandler0201 (358), Durham, North Carolina, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 14, 2009 Very heavy carbonation led to this foaming out of the bottle for awhile, and the head never dissipated. Smell was very spicy, cinnamon and cloves and some citrus. Taste was kind of malty, slight bit of cinnamon and a little metallic in the aftertaste. Disappointing for the brand.
Cybercat (831), Georgia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 Comes out of the bottle clear and coppery with a thick and persistent off-white head. Aroma is malty and slightly fruity and spicy. Malty flavor has spicy undertone, mainly cloves and cinnamon and a fruity touch. Texture is strongly tingly and fairly smooth.
dwaggs2 (568), Lee’s Summit, Missouri, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 Bottle. Poured a darker amber color with a little white head. Aroma was spices, malts, and butterscotch. This beer was better than a lot of people think. Flavor was mild. Friuty flavor. Some malts, ginger and other spices in the flavor. Medium body. A good seasonal from bells.
brewski519 (439), Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 Pours a hazy copper amber with a thin off-white head that quickly dissipates. Aroma of sweet caramel malt, butterscotch, dark fruits and spice. Taste is medium bodied, with flavors of smoked caramel malt, floral hops, pine, cinnamon, and some spiciness. Not my favorite Christmas Ale of this season but okay.
RKanis (52), Cincinnati, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 Pours amber with a thin head. Aroma is hoppy. Taste is good. Very swwet upfront with a nice bitter hops finish.
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