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Lightning Old Tempest Ale

Lightning Old Tempest Ale

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An Old Ale brewed by
Lightning Brewery

Poway, California USA

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453.38/5.03.35/5.0Autumn9%52.1Dimpled mug, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Old Tempest Ale is Lightning Brewery’s Winter Seasonal beer. This beer is a classic “Winter Warmer” or a beer that has an alcohol level that causes a “warming” feeling on sipping and drinking. This is an Old Ale or Strong Ale made in the tradition of UK brewers for centuries. We have used strictly “earthy” types of UK malted barley, UK strains of “grassy” flavoring and aroma hops, and our house strain of British Ale yeast in brewing and fermenting this beer. Also note the slight haze we have retained in the beer. That is because we avoid filtration, a process that can remove some of the complex flavors that make a big, malty beer more enjoyable. It is simply settled in the fermentation tank for months and then directly packaged for added flavor. Extensive aging is an investment for the Brewery in terms of tank space and at the same time an added value for enjoyment.

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 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 13, 2008  
Date: 06/20/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: opaque burnt orange, wispy off white head, bits of lace,
Aroma: caramel and crystal malt aroma, touch of fruity sweetness, lots of earthyness,
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, light fruity character grows along with the sweetness as it warms, nice earthyness, touch of citrus,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4


 CaptainCougar (4664), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/513/20
Jun 20, 2008  
Pours a hazy orange color with a thin, white head. Aroma of lightly sweet caramel malt and some fruity esters with a mild grassy floral hop character. Body starts lightly sweet and caramely with a touch of earthy bittering hop balance with lightly tart notes toward the finish. Fairly interesting beer, but I’d prefer it without the tart character.


 hopscotch (4588), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/104/514/20
Feb 20, 2008  
Bottle… VBWT2008… Cloudy golden ale with a small, creamy, white head. Decent retention. The nose is of orange marmalade along with gobs of caramel and hints of toffee, pear and apple. Full-bodied and chewy with modest carbonation. Big-time caramel and toffee flavors. Finishes sweet and fruity. TheCheeseMan rocks!


 jcwattsrugger (4045), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
May 4, 2008  
22 oz bottle @Vero Beach Throwdown-pours a dissipating off white head and copper color. Aroma is sweet medium malt-caramel, some sharpness/alcohol. Taste is sweet, grainy/medium malt-caramel, some sharpness/alcohol, smooth. Mild carbonation. Thanks for sharing TheCheeseMan.


 bu11zeye (3780), Frisco, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Apr 3, 2008  
(22oz. bottle) Pours a lightly hazy amber body with a small off-white head. Aroma of apple, alcohol, brown sugar, and dried apricots. Flavor of plastic, apricot, black currant, and grape.



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