snargles (23), wouldntyouliketoknow, Maine, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 5, 2007 Tried a version under the name xxxmas ale...amazing.a spicy gingery treat that if i’m not mistaken had a somewhat piney taste as well.truly original,Christmas in a bottle
 Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 27, 2007 The beer upon its pour form the 22-ounce bottle resides in the glass a somewhat hazy brown with nice highlights of ruby red, the light tan creamy head makes a nice two finger cap to the body, as it slowly fades, the resultant lace provides a tight seal upon the glass. Nose is sweet malt, many spices, fruity, crisp and pleasing, caramel also present, and a treat for the olfactory and ocular senses. Front has a spicy sweetness, touch of bittersweet chocolate, personable malt presence, top is medium in feel. Determined acidity at the finish, hops pleasantly spicy, spices continue their sweetness to the dry end, a bit of a tummy warmer, this winter warmer.
RSRIZZO (1369), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 1.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 2/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 4/20 |
Oct 10, 2007 Had this on 2/9/2004. Aroma reminds me of an apple stout I once brewed, it is a sweet cidery scent. Color is a deep amber with light carbonation and thin head. Taste is rich and cidery. Starting with a full body that turns sharp and goes down with a spicy feel. The finish comes on rich with a spicy sweetness that is backed by an apple cider like taste, this all ends with a bold bitterness that hangs on. Overall I don’t like it, you can drink it but its not much fun. This cider thing has got to go, they really need to rethink this winter brew and come up with something more Stout like. I do not intend to drink this one again unless they change the recipe.
kp (8600), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 10/23/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
clear dark brown, scant frothy beige head, drops of lace, nutmeg and cinamon aroma, rich chocolate malt flavor with lots of ginger, cinamon, and other spices, touch of carmel sweetness
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4
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Date: 12/29/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
clear ruby red, wispy off white head, touch of lace, sweet spicy aroma with hints of peppery cinamon, rich malt flavor, good spices, cinamon and nutmeg plus the pepper chharacter, nice sweet citrus orange character comes through after a while,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **+/4
thomat (666), Göteborg, Sweden
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 25, 2007 Redish brown with a medium white head. Spicy and hoppy tones. Malt sweetness ond lots of seasonal spices.
Medium to full body with a dry aftertaste.
kenb (1101), Oregon, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 16, 2007 22 oz bottle via shp555 (thanks!). Pours a semi hazy dark reddish brown with an average beige head. Nose is cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon. And that is how it tastes with some added candy, orange peel and some subtle earthy hops. Body is medium, carbonation medium.I don’t normally care for spicy beers, but this one is actually one of the better ones as the spices blend well and are not overpowing.Nice work!
Marsiblursi (1659), Göteborg, Sweden
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Aug 11, 2007 (Bottle) Pours dark brown with red hints. Very spicy aroma with tones of clove, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger(bread). Fruity with notes of oranges, bananas, cherries and some other more subtle fruits. The malt brings light notes of caramel and chocolate. Very spicy flavour as well with clove and ginger up front but also some hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. Some notes celery of both in the aroma and in the flavour. Creamy and round but maybe a tiny bit raw mouthfeel. Spices linger in the aftertaste. Medium full body.
Maria (6345), Thisted, Denmark
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 20, 2007 Mahogany red with a nice head. The aroma has notes of spice, fruit, Christmas cookies (brunkage) and the flavour has sweetness, notes of caramel, spices like clove and cinnamon - well a lot of spice used in the Danish "brunkage" and orange citrus fruits. Interesting and nice mix. 2394
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