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Shipyard Longfellow Winter Ale

Shipyard Longfellow Winter Ale

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Shipyard Brewing Company

Portland, Maine USA

bottled
common

on tap
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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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 aobecksy (647), Middle of no where, Ohio, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/517/20

Jan 6, 2008  
Excellent gift form Tibeeriou’s fav collection. Warm and smooth, warm or cold, though lacks a bit in body still an tasteful choice. Warming finish.

 dlovell2 (102), Columbia, Maryland, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Purchased at the Shipyard Brewery in Portland, Maine. Dark Brown color. Tan Foamy head. Roasted Malt aroma. Dark Roasted nutty taste. Hops flavor comes out in the aftertaste long after you swallow. This is one of the best beers I’ve tasted.


 Imaena (217), Portland, Maine, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/516/20
Jun 17, 2008  
Bottle. Probably Shipyards best beer. A really well crafted beer with big flavour. Creamy, spicy and nice hop bitterness. Went through a few brown bombers over the winter.


 Boutip (1745), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Jun 17, 2008  
Bottle: Poured a deep clear brown color ale with a good size foamy head with some good retention and some minimal lacing. Aroma consists of strong caramel malt with some notes of toffee also discernable. Taste is also a nice mix between some roasted malt with distinctive notes of caramel malt with some toffee notes also discernable. Full body with good carbonation and no discernable alcohol. I know winter ale is not a style per say but this is what I consider a winter ale but still very enjoyable during hot summer days.


 Quietman (155), Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/514/20
Apr 17, 2008  
Very dark brown,beige head.Nice aroma of molasses,malt,coffee,and a little chocolate.Balanced flavor.Sweet and bitter about equal.Creamy texture,medium body.Easy to drink.Pretty good.


 puboflyons (368), New Hampshire, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/513/20
Mar 14, 2008  
From a 1 pint 6 fl. oz (US) Big Beer series bottle. 2008 edition. Pours a lot darker than I imagined for an ale. It poured a mahogany-brown with a tan head that fades quickly. Not much lacing. Aroma is more malty. Medium mouth feel. Flavor has a hint of smoked porter in it and it is kind of nice actually. Smooth all around. A very nice brew I must say.




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