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Deschutes Jubelale

Deschutes Jubelale - English Strong Ale

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 Percentile 
93
overall
Brewed by Deschutes Brewery
Style: English Strong Ale

Bend, Oregon USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
5063.63/5.03.62/5.0Winter6.7%95.6English pint, Trappist glass
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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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 carruthm (1109), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/103/515/20
Oct 20, 2008    Updated: Jan 6, 2009
V - dark amber/brown, mostly inpenetrable hue with a lackluster head but decent lacing.
A - mild oats and malt aroma with a pronounced fruity caramel nose. Warming up the piney hops become noticeable.
T - hops hit first then slowly degrade into a more malty body with a heavy bitter/hop finish. Not much in the way of the dark spices hinted at in the nose.


 HoppyGuy (111), USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 19, 2008  
Bottle. 2008 batch. Pours a clear, deep walnut color with a one-inch light tan head. The inviting aroma is of caramel and nutmeg/cinnamon. Flavor is malty upfront, but the hops keeps it from being too sweet. Nice caramel tones and good spice flavor give this brew character. There is a bit of bitterness in the flavor that lingers--but in a good way. Soft mouthfeel. I’d like to pair this brew with a good beef stew and sourdough bread on a cold night.


 tarheels86 (703), Washington DC, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Oct 19, 2008  
2008 Version. Pours a very dark clear amber with a medium off-white head that dissipates quickly. Aroma is sort of neutral though there is some caramel and maybe hazelnut. Nice balance between the hops and malt. At times the tastes are neutralized the beer tastes like a good nothing. Alcohol is masked well- didn’t realize this was 6.7%. Overall decent but not great. Great label though (even though never judge a beer by its label).


 Beardface (977), Eugene, Oregon, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/59/104/516/20
Oct 18, 2008  
2008 batch. Nice coppery brown pour with a decent creamy head. Big smell of cinnamon and caramel and tastes of nuts with a pleasantly bitter mouthfeel. Very tasty version this year, and thank god the label isn’t as lame as last year’s.


 m4rest88 (216), Beverly Hills, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/104/515/20
Oct 18, 2008  
Pours with a dark brown hue with a small light brown head that diminishes pretty quickly. The aroma is of caramel, dark fruits, wood, and brandy - there is a lot of it in the nose. The flavor is initially very alcoholic, with some hoppiness and some sweetness. The beer ends on a bitter note. Creamy mouthfeel, and light carbonation - feels a little metallic in the mouth.


 luttonm (274), Belgrade, Serbia
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/105/56/103/513/20
Oct 18, 2008  
2008 bottle. Darkest copper pour i’ve seen, very nice body. nose of candied fruit and a touch of alcohol. Smoky, tart fruit and maybe banana bread (my companions thought I was crazy). Touch bitter on the tongue, a bit spicy. Ultimately a drinkable winter ale but it could go further


Praetorian (86), Los Angeles, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 15, 2008  
Dark Brown in color with a small off white head and decent lacing. The aroma is of brandy, caramel, dark fruits, malts with a note of oak. The flavor was very hoppy and bitter throughout with a nutty overtone. The texture is creamy. Overall I’d say its a good ale; not bad, but I’ve had better


 BMan1113VR (2755), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Oct 14, 2008  
2008 Bottle. Pours with a light brown, smallish head that leaves decent lacing, and a clearish, dark amber body. Aroma of caramel, dark fruits, plums and some brandy (essence, not alocohol). Taste is bitter with wood, some nutts, toffee and slightly metalic. Creamish mouthfeel, light bubbles.



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