Merc (313), Pullman, Washington, USA Feb 15, 2002 I don’t usually like winter beers, but this one wasn’t bad at all. A bit too nutmeg in the aroma, and too much cinnamon in the taste. A little thin and overcarbonated. No fruitness, which makes me happy, and nice and light on the hops.
puboflyons (408), New Hampshire, USA Jan 6, 2009 Pours from a 12 fl. oz. bottle. 2008 edition. I am struck immediately by the overwhelming aroma of something spicy almost akin to clove or Allspice. The description says nutmeg but it does not seem as sweet as that to me. Decent copper-amber color. Medium mouthfeel. I have a friend who will not drink any craft beers except this one when it is available. Overall, a good experience. nathan30533 (55), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA Jan 2, 2009 Pours a copper/amber color with a white forming head. The cinnamon is just a little much to say the least. Smell of cinnamon, taste of cinnamon. Palate is smooth at first but then leaves a lasting taste to the mouth. OK, not my style. yespr (8540), Copenhagen O, Denmark Dec 30, 2008 12 fl oz bottle, courtesy of fonefan. Pours clear and golden deep orange with a diminished white head. Ginger and cardemomme densely spiced aroma. Solid spiced in the flavour too with the same ingredients. Has a mild roasted to vague smoked note. Medium dry and somewhat perfumed spiced. Ginger bitter into the finish. ROGUE (388), Newark, Delaware, USA Dec 30, 2008 12oz bottle. Pours a nice reddish copper color with a decent sized tan head. Aroma is of pumpkin pie, cinnamon, clove, and faint nutmeg.
Flavor of cinnamon and nutmeg, tastes almost like a spiced pumpkin ale. A nice winter but a little thin and toned down. Naka (496), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA Dec 29, 2008 Pours a dark clear copper red color with a touch of amber. A small fizzy light beige head that disappears after a few seconds. Aroma has some cherries and spice with gingerbread and vanilla. Definite brown sugar and gingerbread flavor with what tastes like a little bit of... tomato? Medium to heavy body. Ok, but not great.
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