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Big Shoulders Winter Fire

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Big Shoulders Winter Fire

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A Belgian Ale formerly brewed by
Chicago Brewing Company (Chicago)

Chicago, Illinois USA

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22.25/5.02.48/5.0-0Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

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Big Shoulders Winter Fire is a Belgian-style ale crafted with a subtle fruity aroma, golden straw color and a deceptively smooth palate. Brewed in the abbey tradition, this strong ale is fermented with brewers sugar which creates a sensation of warmth in the finish. Belgian-style beers are internationally celebrated for their distinct and intricate tastes and this beer is no exception.

 RSRIZZO (1027), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/510/20
Sep 23, 2007  
Had this beer on 9/14/1999. Color is a pale gold. Taste starts with a light body then goes down easy. Finish is lightly sweet with a bite like a Hefe. This is followed by a mild hop bitterness And flavor. This bottle was over two years old but it still was not a bad beer.


 Headbanger (1001), Aurora, Illinois, USA
1.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/54/102/57/20
Mar 8, 2007  
12oz bottle dated 12/96 on label. A slightly cloudy golden color with a very small ring of a head. Aroma of nothing. Taste of sweetness, honey, a slight belgiany taste finishing with an old beer taste. Once again was a good beer when fresh.



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