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Blue Point Winter Ale

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1203.15/5.03.13/5.0Winter4.5%76English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Blue Point Brewing's Winter Ale is a hearty and robust amber ale. Brewed to chase away the chill of a cool winter night. Made with Pale, Vienna, crystal and chocolate malt. This uncommon amber is only brewed during the cold months of the year. Winter Ale is an extremely popular seasonal specialty. Enjoy the tasty balance of malt and hops. Remember this special ale leaves with Winter.
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 malrubius (985), Valley Stream, New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Dec 4, 2008  
12 ounce bottle in pint glass. Dark amber brown with lasting ring and some lace. Spice and brown sugar aroma. Brown sugar, dark fruit, and spice with medium bitter lingering finish. Medium body, slight carbo bite. Typical for a nondescript Winter ale.


 rugbydude05 (292), Kew Gardens, New York, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/513/20
Nov 29, 2008  
on tap at the brewery in patchogue. Pours a hazy dark brown color. Aroma was less prominent than I expected- some spices, some malt. Taste was kind of bitter but well balanced. Hihnts of doughyness toward the end of the drink. Palate was average. Not a bad option when its cold outside but there are much better winter ales available.


 jeff789 (384), Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/511/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Aroma of malts and subtle dark fruits... Dark Copper with a thin quickly fading head and minimal lacing... Initial malty sweetness followed by a bit of bittering hops... Medium to Thin bodied... Finishes a bit dry... Ok, nothing to write home about...


 j12601 (1231), Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Draft at the beechtree. Pours a clear ruby color with a thin off white head. Aromas of malt and spice (nutmeg perhaps?). Thick mouth feel with more malt and a light yeasty finish which gains a nice amounts of hops, and almost cola like notes as the beer warms a little.


 bsm80 (144), Massapequa, New York, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 6, 2008  
I will call it a sexy amber pour for a cold winter day. Thin head, great balance of hops and malt hints of spice. Delightful caramel / spice scent. Blue Point nailed it again with this seasonal.


 kyzr (1123), Belgrade, Montana, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
May 13, 2008  
From trade. Nice amber pour with small off-white head. Roasted malt, caramel, nutty and hint of pine needles on the nose. Flavor was caramel, toasted nuts, and matly. Nice texture with a hint of spice on the finish.


 Goodgrief (1149), Middletown, Delaware, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
Apr 12, 2008  
Dec. 2007 - Amber pour with nice head and excellent lacing. Weak aroma of soapy caramel. Flavor was rich, malty caramel with touch of nutty notes and full, rich body. Really pretty good. Nice hoppy twang at the back end. A pretty good amber ale.


 blklab2007 (958), Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Apr 7, 2008  
bottle poured a medium amber in color with good steady carbonation and a one finger head diminishing to a thin layer. aroma has caramel malt, spice, and hops. taste has a malted body that is smooth. hops and spice lend a nice flavor, finishing with malt and spice. some bitterness creeps in but the sweetness keeps it in check. very easy drinking beer with good spice level that complements not overpowers.



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