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Samuel Smiths Winter Welcome Ale

Percentile
71
overall
Brewed by Samuel Smith
Style: English Strong Ale

Tadcaster, England

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
10693.25/5.03.25/5.06%64.5English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Filtered, pasteurised and artificially carbonated. Only available in bottles.
Each year the label has a different picture.
Ingredients: Water, malted barley, yeast, hops, seaweed finings, carbon dioxide.
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 sstackho (249), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Jan 26, 2007  
2006 bottle gifted from LCBO in Toronto. Pours a clear brown with little carbonation. Gentle spicy aroma, and a nice spicy taste, although the taste fades a tad too quickly.


 thornecb (1750), Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Jan 25, 2007  
Pours a deep gold into an English pint. Significant, fluffy off-white head leaves sink holes as it recedes. Crisp, a little sour, and slightly metallic.


 brewblackhole (1369), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/513/20
Jan 25, 2007  
Fruit and spice are the first things to hit the nose,a tangy fruit taste,reminds me of cranberry, with a slight hint of cinnimmon, touch of field hop in the aftertaste,very light body ,typically English,some off tastes , probaly from the long trip over here.


 JohnBarleycorn (390), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/515/20
Jan 23, 2007  
Uber-deep amber appearance with a concentrated, light-beige head. Good, forward roasted malt aroma backbone with smooth vanilla, a hint of spicy nutmeg, a good dose of molasses and a mild fruitiness in the distance. Large dose of molasses pervades the beginning, middle and end of the flavour range, with a long bitter-chocolate finish eventually cementing the final impression. Tight carbonation helps keep this medium/full-bodied beverage refreshing.


 stison42 (318), Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/58/20
Jan 21, 2007    Updated: Jan 22, 2007
2006 version. Light red. Dull tasting. Light with nothing much to it. A below average beer.


sberk13 (5), pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Samuel Smiths Winter Welcome Ale does not count
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/104/519/20
Jan 20, 2007  
had a bottle of the 2006 poured into a pint glass - one of the most comforting tastes in the winter time - warms my insides without the feeling of alcohol. one of my favorites - smooth, malty, a touch of spice. how does this only have a 64 as a rating?


 GriffinAvenue (396), Winchester, Massachusetts, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jan 20, 2007  
750 ml bottle. Copper-orange color. 1" thick foam that slowly evaporates. Lightly hoppy, spicy, with hints of cinnamon. Distinctive brown sugar flavour on the end of the throat. Dry finish. Very enjoyable - had to check the funky label a few times to confirm it was a Sam Smith’s.


 JAF737300 (792), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jan 20, 2007  
Another nice winter sty;le beer with realy interesting notes of spices and fruit. I am a big fan!



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