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Deschutes Jubelale

Deschutes Jubelale - English Strong Ale

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Deschutes Brewery

Bend, Oregon USA

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4813.63/5.03.62/5.0Winter6.7%94.9English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Jubelale is classified as a "Strong Ale" or an "English Olde Ale," and has ties to the traditional Celebration Ales of England. Characterized by a very large malt body and pronounced bitterness, Jubelale contains five different varieties of hops and a healthy amount of caramel. The perfect ale for surviving the long, cold nights of winter. Our tradition is having a different local artist design our Jubelale label & packaging each year. October - December - draft and bottles
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 jimbowood (891), Athens, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jun 27, 2009  
Draft at pdx pub. I remember drinking this one in the hot tub in Jackson hole wy and loving it. This time, not so much. Way too bitter.


 TheSponge (231), Lynnwood, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
Jun 19, 2009  
2008 Vintage -- 12 oz. bottle purchased at QFC in Harbour Pointe, WA. Pours a dark brown with a light tan head. Flavor: Sweet malt, dried fruit, and mild spice.


 tokyogoat (258), San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/103/517/20
May 7, 2009  
Had this on a winter warmer tasting and it scored second best of winter warmers. Pour was a nice amber/brown with a light foamy head. Great carbonation, and a little too thin. Which is my only negative on this one. Flavors were sweet, lightly toasted spices, with a very light malty finish.


 SudsMcDuff (1572), was CapeTown,SA-now Houston, Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/516/20
Apr 13, 2009  
sweet, i wrote down the mighty boosh, e.s.p i guess .. . pours a dark brown .. .delicious stuff, a great winter warmer .. . bitter yet wonderfully smooth .. .


 Dogbrick (2645), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Mar 27, 2009  
Bottle at Burger Bar in Las Vegas. The beer is a mostly clear reddish-amber color with a medium and foamy light tan head that recedes slowly. Rings of lacing. Caramel malt aroma with some piney hops too. Medium body with flavors of dark fruit, burnt malt, and hops. The finish is moderately bitter with a hoppy aftertaste with a light caramel undertone. Pretty good overall.


 Chrism86 (232), Melbourne, Australia
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Mar 16, 2009  
Pours red/brown with orange highlights and a nice tan coloured head. Nose has significant caramel malt sweetness with the addition of dark fruits. Palate is quite interesting, some chocolate and caramel early before a nice hit of fruit (apricot and darker raisins). Reminds me of fruit cake. Finish has typical US hop profile, long and medium bitterness. An intersting, modern take on an English Old Ale. Simalar in style to Emersons Old 95.


 PJClarke (494), London, Surrey, England
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Mar 13, 2009  
Bottle, 2008 vintage: Deep and ruddy brown and red hues capped by a healthy and sustained beige head. Aromas touch on easy but rich fruity flavours combined with a heady brandy vibe. Very rich flavours. Dusky malts and rich winter fruits. Dried mincemeats followed by sweet marzipan and hot brandy. Very Christmassy. It’s thickness flows wonderfully with the festive flavours. Balanced and boozy Christmas feel. Deep intense flavours with a great rosy glow.


seanbhudson (53), , California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 4, 2009  
APPEARANCE: Pours a dark orange / brown with a medium tan head that dissipates at an average rate. Good amount of lacing. SMELL: Moderate roasted malts, raisins and allspice TASTE: Smooth roasted malt taste. Hint of bitter chocolate. Finishes with a slight bitterness and long lasting roasted coffee taste. MOUTHFEEL: Medium bodied beer with slight creamy texture and soft carbonation. DRINKABILITY: Easy drinking beer. I just expected a little more complexity. I did not pick up all the fruit and spice flavors others were talking about. NOTES: BBCSD-0812-Danielle



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