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Shipyard Longfellow Winter Ale 3.45 181

Shipyard Longfellow Winter Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1813.47/5.03.45/5.05.8%44.6Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
This beer is indeed a full-bodied Strong Ale; a Hybrid between a Porter and a Scottish Ale…
This hearty winter warm ale is named in honor of American poet Henry Longfellow.

I remember the black wharves and the ships, and the sea tides tossing free……. And the beauty and mystery of the ships, and the magic of the sea. –“My Lost Youth”

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 Ibrew2or3 (2848), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/103/515/20
Jul 12, 2007  
Bomber picked up at the Beverage Castle in Tampa. It poured deep clear amber with big bubbled tan head. The aroma is rich and inviting dark roasted malts, dusty malt residue, dark chocolate and coffee. The flavor doesn’t disappoint with dark roasted malts, some black patent malts, molasses, French roast coffee (that grows with intensity toward the finish), a slight astringency and hints of caramel candy. Doesn’t seem to fit the style with its low gravity but a really nice treat nonetheless.


 Svesse (2686), Hässelby, Sweden
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
May 11, 2007  
(Bottle) Dark ruby colour with huge, frothy beige head. Malty nose with notes of chocolate, wild berries, cherries, caramel, spices and hints of coffee and citrus. Malty, slightly roasted taste with herbs, chocolate, caramel and hints of coffee and some citrussy hops in the finish. Mainly dry. Nice taste, but its is a bit thin and short. Would need some extra punch to be a true winter warmer.


 hopscotch (5555), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/56/103/59/20
Apr 14, 2007  
Bottle... Very dark, clear crimson ale with a large, fluffy, khaki head. Excellent retention. Chocolaty, spicy aroma with a note of dark raisins and an unpleasant undertone reminiscent of a pot roast. Chocolaty sweet flavor with light, medicinal bitterness. The hops don’t provide the balance necessary to keep this beer from becoming a bit cloying. Medium-bodied and spritzy. Bitter-sweet, dark chocolate finish.


 Moz (613), Gothenburg, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Apr 9, 2007  
Bottle. Dark brown colour with a tan head. Aroma of toffee & butter. Light hoppy flavour with toffee & oranges. Nice.


 OhioDad (2491), Hilliard, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 8, 2007  
Bottle pours dark brown with a short tan head. Aromas of caramel, and roasted malts. Flavors of roasted malts, caramel, a little citrus at the finish which is lingeringly bitter. Well carbonated and medium bodied.. Not bad..


 scania (184), Malmö, Sweden
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Mar 25, 2007  
Bottle. Dark mahogany with tan head. Aroma: Roasted malty. Flavor: Malt and caramel and some smoke. Good.


 ThomasE (5178), Copenhagen, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Feb 20, 2007  
Deep reddish, brown colour with a small off white head. Light roasted malty aroma with notes of caramel and hops. Roasted malty flavor with a caramel sweetness and hints of fruit.


 elektronikfagtekniker (892), kbh, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/514/20
Feb 14, 2007  
bottle. very dark brown color. very carpy fast growning head. roasted aroma. taste of roasted chokolate and liqerice. good.



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