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Sweetwater Festive Ale

Sweetwater Festive Ale

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A Spice/Herb/Vegetable brewed by
Sweetwater Brewing Company

Atlanta, Georgia USA

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2823.53/5.03.52/5.0Winter8.6%92.5 Lager glass, Tumbler P  Stats

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Well, the temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. You know what that means don’t you? It’s time for our WINTER BREW… A full-bodied, high-octane brew capped off with our use of cinnamon and mace. This beer will warm you all the way to your bones. Brewed only one day a year. We only bottle 4200 liters, 550 12 oz. cases, and a handful of kegs, so get it while you can.

Malt: 2 Row, Munich, Chocolate, Black, 30/37 Carastan, 70/80 Crystal, Spice, Cinnamon, Mace

Hops: Centennial, Golding

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mchance (2), USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Nov 16, 2007  
tAStes like sweet water georgia brown mixed with sweet water hummer? Head - Lacing o Excellent o Good o Fair o Virtually none


UGADAWG (3), USA
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4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Feb 13, 2007  
This is one of my favorite beers ever. Great beer to have around for the cool weather. I stockpile this like no other beer since it has limited availability.


Halldawg (5), USA
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4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/518/20
Jul 16, 2005  
Great winter brew! Good body and head to it. Liter bottles go fast. Start looking in October for it and grab it when you can find it. Worth buying a few when you can get them.


JDiddle77 (12), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 2, 2005  
The Festive Ale is amazing. It’s Sweetwater’s high gravity Christmas brew. This is an absolute must try for any serious beer drinker.


 TheBeerCollector (548), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/519/20
Nov 19, 2002    Updated: Dec 9, 2004
2002- I saved this one for my 200th rating and was not disappointed. Pours nice and dark with a lasting head. Flavor is malty with a hint of spiciness. The flavors intensify as the beer warms. Finishes nice and smooth. 2004-Another great Sweetwater beer.




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