3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 15/20
The cap just finished exploding off my bomber. Poured foamy and tan all over my desk. When it finially settled down, it poured nearly black (very dark brown) with tan head and chunkies in the bottom. Aroma is spice, smoke and chocolate. Mouthfeel is thick (very nice). Nice malt up front with a smokey finish blended with molases and caramel. Nice finish, I would maybe want just a little more flavor up front. I was expecting something a little more bold. I still really like this brew though.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
UPDATED: DEC 7, 2009 500ml Bottle-Very dark brown in colour with some red tinges and a small head. Rich and fruity aroma with raisins, spice and a hint of Christmas pudding. Bitter, fruity,rich and full bodied taste with raisins again featuring and a nice malty,fruity and bitter aftertaste which is quite nicely balanced. The bitterness is not very strong but it does linger.
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Full roast coffee nose, deep brown, tiny toffee head. Flavour is a big hit of coffee and a dark chocolate influence. Full bodied, balanced, very bitter. Really quite good!
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
notes of liquorice, spices (coriander, nutmeg, clove), orange. pours a beautiful brown with a big head. nice, creamy mouthfeel. good beer.
bottle from sam’s
chicago, il
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Brandon, Fl. - Kingdom Liquors - 500 ml bottle - labeled "Winter Ale". Dark chocolate colored pour - edging to black. Mocha colored head - thins out quickly. Aroma of licorice, fresh black potting soil. Pipe tobacco makes its way into the flavor as well as some Christmas spices, potting soil, bitter day old coffee rounds it out. Thick, creamy mouthfeel. Excellent winter warmer.
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Mahogani with a greyish head. Orange, mandarin and chocolate in the aroma and a potent spicy flavour with further notes of chocolate, vanilla and raisins. I enjoyed it very much.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Always nice to find a brew from off the beaten path, and I enjoyed this one. An exquisite deep brown color on the pour with a rich, frothy, long-lasting, tan head. Aroma is of malty sweetness and the flavors that arouse the palate are similar. Just beautiful. A splendid winter beer.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bottle poured a clear dark brown with a small lingering tan head. Aromas of carmel, vanilla, pepper, light toffee and a hint of spice. Palate was medium bodied and smooth. Flavors of roastiness, smoke, chocolate, light licorice and light spice with a smooth dry lingering roasty finish.
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