SledgeJr (2960), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Nov 23, 2006 in bottle. rich amber with off white head. smells like a freshly mowed meadow. Very hoppy, drying the tongue. The greeks at the tasting party felt it was rather bitter. Rich malt taste. a holiday beer for hop lovers. after taste is slightly acidic. DrinkMoreBeer (21), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 | Nov 22, 2006 Bottle. Above average Winter Ale with typically hoppy IPA taste. Must try again and take more notes! (Any excuse for another) mobster07 (18), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Nov 16, 2006 A perennial favorite of mine. The aroma is filled with citrus and piney hops along with a hint of a decent malt backbone. The flavor showcases the citrus/resin/piney hops but also does a great job of sneaking in some caramel and biscuit malt flavors not usually seen in most "west coast" IPAs. A nicely balance yet malty winter IPA. duffman462 (160), Gainesville, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Nov 14, 2006 22 oz bottle. Pours a deep amber color with an average head. Aroma of hops and citrus. Seems to lack some key element...flavor is not quite all there. An average winter ale, although I love winter ales...so overall, a good beer. ChillCoat (1029), Concord, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Oct 1, 2006 Draft. Dark amber color with a frothy tan head. Very faint caramel malt aroma but very hard to find. Light malt flavor with vanilla and a trace of bubblegum. Clean fruity finish. Light flavor but nice.
unclemattie (2402), Georgia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Aug 11, 2006 HAd this beer on tap at the Bier Stein, Eugene. A Great "winter IPA". dark amber, white head. good. jasmine, floral taste. not much aroma. Great, complex bitter finish. Reminds me of Sierra Nevada Celebration. MikeMac (185), Wyandotte, Michigan, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jun 16, 2006 22 oz bottle 2004 edition thanks to Styles for sharing. Foured a hazed orangish brown light bubily white head that dissappeared quick. Aromas were extremely hoppy with grass earth and spice . Flavor had a sourness to it that masked the other flavors from really shining through... Would have to re rate soon... SuIIy (1435), Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Mar 12, 2006 22oz bottle from Larry Pitonka 2005 model. Pours a copper color with a thick, white, frothy head. Steady streams of tiny bubbles move upwards. Nose is pure hops. Lots of fresh melon and citrus, some light candied sugars and a bit of sugary malt. Flavors of hops and light sugar. Palate is medium bodied and lightly playful, a sense of bitterness is quick and sharp but disapears. A light stagnant, resin malt is tasted along with some light candied sugars. the nose is awesome...Where is the flavor!?!
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