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Summit Winter Ale

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2283.34/5.03.32/5.0Winter5.9%73English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
This unique seasonal beer offers the warmth of an old English pub to help ward off the chill of a winter’s night. It has its origins in British neighborhood pubs where villagers would gather to shake off the damp cold of the bitter English winter. They’d share a pint or two of winter warmer ale by the fire, catch up on local gossip, and stay inside, where it was warm. We’ve brewed our version in the tradition of those winter ales, with a robust, full-bodied flavor and a tangy hint of spices.
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schweiger7 (5), Edina, Minnesota, USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/105/518/20
Aug 17, 2004  
Dark in color, full body flavor, a long lasting head. Simply put... the best Winter Ale I’ve had.


 robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/514/20
Jul 28, 2004  
Dark Brown Coloring. A very Good Offering From Summit. Spices. Very Decent Winter Warmer.


 HopsOrDie (687), New Lenox, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/516/20
Apr 11, 2004  
This was a pleasant surprise, I thought it would be rated higher than this. Nice spicy malt profile with hints of cinnamon. Reminded me of an English style ale. Full bodied and easy to drink, full of hops.


 LoveCaissa (873), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Feb 2, 2004  
Pretty deep brown colour. Nice warming ale with a pleasant spicy maltiness. Not extremely interesting, but definitely very nice on a cold winter's evening.


 MaxPower (961), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Feb 1, 2004  
Clear dark reddish-amber color, has a nice thick off white head that leaves some lace in my glass. Nutty caramel aromas. Bready chocolate-caramel flavors, medium body with a smooth and creamy mouthfeel, a decent winter brew, but nothing to write home about.


 Braudog (3752), Dayton, Ohio, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Jan 18, 2004  
On tap in the MSP airport. Tan head on a black beer. Vaguely roasted aroma followed by stark toasty flavors with a coffee-bittered finish. Smooth.


 BückDich (4832), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Dec 31, 2003  
Dark tawny brown color with tan creamy head and nice lacing. Light pine and hop aroma, lightly earthy. Flavor is sweet and malty, rich and fruity. Finishes creamy and lightly zesty. A decent winter seasonal.


 Sham (1846), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Dec 31, 2003  
Deep mahogany pour with a creamy off white head and good lace. Earthy aroma of malt and hops. Some spice. A pretty good balance of malt and hops in the flavor. Woody and spicy as well. A bit nutty. Creamy palate and a malty finish.



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