 boFNjackson (1329), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 20, 2008 Updated: Dec 21, 2008Bottle... Poured clear orange with an off-white head. Aroma consisted of floral spices, dewy hops and malt. A little too much carbonation on the palate. Usual English session ale flavors, but a little bit more of a kick with the hops and bitter alcohol flavors, and some plum-like flavors in the finish.
quarterUltra (12), Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 26, 2006 Taste tested the 04-05 batch. When poured, the head bubbled up to nearly 1.5" with a light brown color and was fully lasting. The color was murky, with a medium, but rich amber color. The color could almost be described as a gradient with the clearest being toward the bottom of the glass up to the murkiest layers on the top. While mellow to the nose, one could detect a mild sweetness. This was verified on the tongue with a bitter sweet initial taste and a long lasting finish. The carbonation was soft despite the large head. The bite does increase as the temperature increases. Was poured at 44.4F. Lingering Bitter finish increased as temp warmed to a more proper drinking temp at 50F.
thornecb (1822), Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
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.
JAF737300 (805), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 20, 2007 Another nice winter sty;le beer with realy interesting notes of spices and fruit. I am a big fan!
BeerCommonSewr (67), North Carolina, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 31, 2006 I am not going to go through each categaory as I usually do in my ratings. This is just simply one of my favorite brews year after year. Its tasty and always makes me look forward to next year. Its somwhat corny but I love how they change the scene in the background of the label each year too. Its amber in color with a decent off white head and good balance of hops, malts, and a somewhat bitter bite. Make sure this is in your rotation year after year.
bbbrew (183), Washington DC, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 19, 2007 bottle. $2 a four pack at trader joes. 2006-2007. nice amber pour minial head with fine lacing. sweet and malty, very drinkable. nice beer.
rodneykm (109), Westminster, South Carolina, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 21, 2007 Updated: Feb 15, 2008Nothing crazy just a good solid winter ale. Nice color and I’ll definitely consider this one again.
scottw86 (186), Maryland, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 Poured a clear amber with a small bubbly white head. Aroma is nutty and malty. Taste is nutty with some spices and hops. Also fruit and maybe some cinnamon. Aftertaste is clean and smooth. Definitely not your typical holiday beer, but good!
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