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Highland Oak Aged Cold Mountain Winter Ale


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RATINGS: 1   MEAN: 3.4/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.84   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 174   ABV: 5.8%
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This cask is our spiced winter seasonal ale aged on medium toasted oak. A tasty brew that complements all holiday festivities. It is typically malty in body, lightly hopped, and rounded out with spices that vary from year to year.


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   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
kp (10404) - Woodstock, Georgia, USA - DEC 25, 2011

Name: Cold Mountain, Oak
Date: January 29, 2011
Mode: Firkin
Source: Beerfest, ACAT 2011
Appearance: clear dark amber, fine beige head, drippy lace
Aroma: sweet candy malt aroma, light fruityness
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, caramel and vanilla sweetness, caramel candy, balancing oak
Overall: oak adds a nice complement to the sweet caramel even with the added vanilla
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *** /4


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