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Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Houston, Texas USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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1513.42/5.03.41/5.0Winter7%78English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A rich, hearty ale perfect for the holiday season with a malty sweetness and spicy hop character. The generous use of five different malts is responsible for the full flavor and high alcohol level of this beer Saint Arnold Christmas Ale is best consumed at 45° Fahrenheit.

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 DrHomolka (601), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/56/102/514/20
Oct 7, 2008  
12oz bottle. Thanks to MaltOMeal for including this as an extra. Pours a very pretty burnt orange/red color with low carbonation. Some traces of a head start but quickly recede to just a thin layer of bubbles surrounding the glass. The aroma shows candied fruits, traces of hoppiness still linger (or are those just spices?). A lot of fruitiness with some pineapple and other tropical fruit. Smells remarkably similar to a Barley Wine though a little more tame perhaps. Taste is pretty thin and watery. Some traces of maltiness and caramel are present but it tastes like a normal BW watered down. Very quick finish. Interesting but not entirely successful.


 Papsoe (10285), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Sep 25, 2008  
(Bottle 33 cl) Courtesy of MaltOMeal. Slightly hazy amber golden with tiny impurities and an off-white head. Sweetish fruity aroma. Medium body with sweet and a little overripe fruit and spices. Almost no bitterness. 220808


 yngwie (3602), Kristiansand, Norway
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 5, 2008  
Bottle, shared by papsoe. A clear, orange-golden pour leaves almost no head at all. Some beige bubbles. Sugary and malty nose with some hoppy fruityness. The flavor is quite sugary and malty too, with a pleasant bitterness and a touch of pinecones. Full-bodied, with a caramel-sweet finish. A nice beer, without being outstanding. (080822)


A_Roo (2), San Antonio, USA
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3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/105/515/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Highly recommended by Grapevine Market in Austin, TX. Color of a 2000 penny with an off white medium lasting head. A light creamy texture with just a slight aroma of a caramel covered toast. A brown sugar taste with an average finish. With a Saint Nicholas like guy on the bottle, I’m sure to buy during Christmas with the in-laws.


 ericandersnavy (147), denton, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Aug 24, 2008  
bottle thanks to swalden_28. poured a deep clear amber with a beige head. aroma of caramel and spice. flavor much the same just add a little alcohol in there. this one is ok but not my favorite.




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