 Blom (588), Odense, Denmark
Mar 20, 2008 Tasting notes 2005. Brown with an ok head. Exciting sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon and honey. But the flavours are nof equally uplifting, being malty sweet and again with some spice but quickly fading out.
fro2218 (465), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Oct 1, 2007 Deep brown in color. A little spicy bread on the nose. The alcohol is hidden behind malt and bread. The sweet (yet dry) spicyness is perfect for a winter brew.
cking (712), North Canton, Ohio, USA
May 31, 2007 Rated 11/18/06: Generously sweet malty scent some light spices are there. Nice color but the off white head soon left and couldn’t be brought back. Medium fullness and easily drinkable, nice clean finish. Good tasting ale, sweet malts. A touch of clove perhaps with some complimenting spices although this aspect is greatly downplayed in the overall taste.
ElJefe (506), Rochester, New York, USA
Apr 7, 2007 Dark chestnut colored, with a light brown head. Aroma of cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Lots of spiciness in the flavor, anise being the most prominent to me. Not as overwhelmingly spicy as some spiced beers. Mouthfeel is on the heavy side for the style, warming finish that may be amplified by the spices.
boboski (1095), USA
Feb 1, 2007 Deep red and brown blends of color. The head is diminutive but dense and reluctant to fade. Incredibly spicy aroma contains clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, caramel malt, bitter chocolates in moderation, herbs and roasty malts. Flavor is much the same, the spice still dominant, caramel seems sweeter and cinnamon does as well. Palate is untamed and too spicy and jagged at times. Finishes medium dry with a peppery herbal blend and pleasing bitterness. While rough around the edges, quite nice for a smack you in the face winter beer.
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