This beer still rocks.

Color is a lovely chestnutty brown, with an enormous, crackly off-white head. Aroma is deep, rich, nutty, with additional notes of toffee and butterscotch. Medium body, just-right hops, perfect malt, terrifically tasty. Palate is luscious and fulfilling. Smooth, with just the right flavor to keep me happy until the end of the mug. Hops keep coming, and the warmth is welcome, especially on a Minnesota February night. A great one from Boulder, and I especially like the cute ice-skating cartoon penguins on the label. Reminds me of that adorable Hamm’s beer bear, "from the land of sky-blue wa-a-ters/comes the beer refreshing". Why aren’t there more beer cartoon character mascots anymore? Like good ol’ Budman? What’s that? Who Camel?

Medium brown with thin head and small bead. Spiced nose. Spiced malt palate. Complex and well balanced

Good hops, enjoyed it very much.

Some roasted caramel sweetness in the aroma. Somewhat dark red color. Filtered. Lively carbonation and head. Dark, fruity malty flavors meld with the light spiciness rather nicely. Unexpectedly nice, creamy mouthfeel. Rockies Brewing beers that I have had by and large have a pronounced hop bite at the end; this one does not, and it is a pleasant surprise. Very smooth palate and finish, which is a bit long and has some nice fruity hops and more spices for the aftertaste. This is much better than I was expecting overall. I really do like a good winter beer, though, especially in wintertime. Note: let this warm to about 50 degrees or so for maximum potential.