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Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Houston, Texas USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

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1583.41/5.03.41/5.0Winter7%77.3English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A rich, hearty ale perfect for the holiday season with a malty sweetness and spicy hop character. The generous use of five different malts is responsible for the full flavor and high alcohol level of this beer Saint Arnold Christmas Ale is best consumed at 45° Fahrenheit.

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 bitbucket (1601), Kirkland, Washington, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/102/511/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottle, thanks to ILoveDarkBeer. Pours clear coppery amber with a fading pale yellow head. Just a little toffee in the nose, maybe a bit of spice, but really not much of anything. Medium body, light carbonation. Nutty toffee flavor with a bit of spice. Quick and somewhat earthy finish. I guess this is really understated?


Botnik (56), Carrollton, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Nov 27, 2008  
12oz bottle. Copper, clear, I like this. The flavor and finish have an interesting spice note.


 fonefan (5529), Ulfborg, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 15, 2008  
<b>Bottle 12fl.oz.</b><br />Clear medium orange amber color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to beige head. Aroma is moderate to light light heavy malty, roasted, caramel, light to moderate hoppy, light alcohol. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. &#40;220808&#41;


 blutt59 (952), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/511/20
Oct 23, 2008  
bottle, clear copper colored with slight dishwater head, aromas of molasses, dried fruits and spice, taste is sweet caramels, flat TAB cola, some malt, finish is thin and weak


 BenDover (103), Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/513/20
Oct 22, 2008  
Toasted malts, buttery and sugary, some nice spices - hops, fruit, etc. Would be nice if it wasn’t so watered down. Too weak.



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