 Chrism86 (274), Melbourne, Australia
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
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 (620), London, Greater London, England
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
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 (54), , California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
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
JCB (1746), Durham, North Carolina, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 21, 2009 12oz bottle from riversideAK - thanks, Alex! Dark orange pour with a pretty lively head. Prickly carbonation releases a fairly anonymous aroma, some hop bitterness, an astringent and slightly boozy smell. Some sweet malts to taste, but very dry and bitter for the most part. Touch of wood and spice, but it’s a bit too one-dimensional to my taste.
Itzjerm (70), Harvest, Alabama, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 21, 2009 Not a bad winter ale. Not to hoppy. Very drinkable. You will have to be a beer consular. Still some hops but light. High alchol content in general smooth. Overall I woudl give a B.
zach8270 (2079), Henrietta, New York, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 17, 2009 (bottle - 12 oz - 2008 vintage) Copper color with a very creamy tan head. Aroma is sweet and spicy with lots of caramel and some hops underneath it. Flavor has a very nice spice note at the beginning with some good caramel, allspice, and cloves. Finishes clean and lightly bitter and lingering.
Barreras (123), Diamond Bar, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 16, 2009 Bottle from Whole Foods, good beer with medium copper color, a little bitter at first with spicy notes in taste. Overall a good Winter seasonal from Deschutes
Cavie (1369), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
| 2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 |
Feb 8, 2009 Dark pour and makes a nice winter ale, however it was alittle too hoppy for me to enjoy.
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