 vadavid (131), Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Feb 24, 2008
Pours copper-brown with a persistent off-white head. Lots of bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass. The aroma is vert faint, mostly grainy malt. The taste is lightly toasted malt with a nice balance of bitter hops. Mouthfeel is carbonated and drying. There’s a light lingering bitterness in the aftertaste. This is a quite decent amber amber, however there is neither a high enough (warming) ABV or winter-type spices to explain the "Winter" label.
bsm80 (104), Massapequa, New York, USA
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 (959), Belgrade, Montana, USA
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 (1043), Middletown, Delaware, USA
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 (565), Connecticut, USA
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.
Ughsmash (3071), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 2, 2008 Bottled, BB 04/07. First question.. why would you make your Winter Ale a 4.5% amber? Poured medium amber with plenty of very light sediment in there and a nice cap of creamy off-white head. The aroma picked up toasty caramel and darker raisiny fruits with light grass on the sides and mild oxidation.. this held up rather well. The flavor began with grainy caramel notes and light plum.. greener across the middle with some raw alcohol and toffee.. sweet finish of toffee and some alcohol. Lighter-bodied with a grainy texture and a little more booze than there probably should have been in there. OK, but when I’m thinking "winter", I want a porter/stout/english strong ale.
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