 Feinschmecker (179), Seattle, Washington, USA
Oct 23, 2007 Bottle. Wow what a beer! Sweet spicy and hoppy aroma with a reddish brown appearance - This is what expect from my winter beer. The smooth and sweet malt component has a slightly bitter finish; both elements are in great balance here. I just wish the alcohol was a bit stronger.
beerbobWFM (17), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Oct 22, 2007 2007 version- This is what a winter seasonal should be.....I love what deschutes does....
COLOR- nice dark brick color
AROMA-Holiday spice,camel,hints of hops
FLAVOR-damn this is good.....nice carmel maltyness, hints of coffee,spice, and it had a beautful hoppy finish....A+ in my book....I would find this if you can, one of the seasons best for sure
exadore (92), Sacramento, California, USA
Oct 21, 2007 2007 - Rich, dark red in color. Lightly hopped, but not overpowering, with a nutty first impression finished with a hoppy after-taste. Great head for a bottled beer. Strong for the style, and a personal seasonal favorite.
SuzyGreenberg (1318), Seattle, Washington, USA
Oct 19, 2007 draft - dark red with slight white head; caramel and spice aromas; simple and smooth on the mouth
luvcasks (178), USA
Oct 15, 2007 2007 - Version - Fabulous label
pours an oh! so stunning amber with a lovely dense longlasting head
Nose of toast, yeast some caramel and some hop notes
Flavor: Toast, light caramel some nuttiness followed by a good hop bite.
Finish is long spicy and hop forward...
Overall - Definitely something to taste as the beer ages... Yup.. I have put away a few bottles every year... I am always happier in a little while when the hops subside and the malt stands out more Either way you cant go wrong .. worth seeking out
For me this is a sign a long lineup of winter beers await :)
scottmc (167), Lakewood, Colorado, USA
Oct 12, 2007 Bottle, 2007. A caramel aroma with a light hoppy taste. A winter warmer ale. It is strong, with a full body.
boFNjackson (1233), Portland, Oregon, USA
Oct 9, 2007 Updated: Aug 26, 2009------2007-Bottle... Poured a dark amber with a mild beige head. Malt on the nose. Foamy, chewy palate. Had flavors of caramelized nut, chocolate, and a great malt/hop balance. Very satisfying brew.
------2006-Very Dark Amber, nice tan head. Hints of chocalate and almost like a coffee or toffee flavor with initial flavor. Pretty smooth palate. Aftertaste is well in hops. A good seasonal kick.
troopie (851), USA
Oct 9, 2007 Bottle. Poured deep mahogany with lasting tan head. much lacing. Much caramel/malt aroma. Big body with sweetis maltiness followed by hoppy bitterness. Warming finish, felt on sides of tongue. Worth seeking.
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