 Crit (2405), New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 25, 2002 Updated: Aug 14, 20031988 version
deep amber, large tan head.Small intense bead. spiced nose, spiced malt taste with a tart finish.
MOboy (446), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 24, 2002 2001: Oh my, this holiday beer has by far the most flavors of any spiced brew I have tried. Nutmeg, pumpkin, squash and cinnamon are just a few of the flavors that came out in this wonderful beer. The color is dark and lovely with a nice firm head. Great drink and one is all you will really need to get the full experience.
LaChad (1375), San Francisco, California, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 23, 2002 2001 edition. Intense caramel-candy aroma, which follows through quite nicely in the flavor. Excellent maltiness. Dark mahogany color, respectable head. The flavor is delightfully complex, with some tartiness to compliment the sweetness. Quite nice; thanks to Belgianmaid and Littlemonkey!
DaSilky1 (1989), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 22, 2002 2001 Edition: Dark ruby with gigantic tan lathering...
Aroma hinted at licorice & Cherry & a tad bit of d’ ol alcohol...
Big chewy fruits with grapefruit rind added to some creamy notes..and slapped with hoppy bitterness and maybe..just maybee..some ruhbarb..some more licorice too in the finish..spicy but nicely balanced IMO..
eeast99 (3), San Francisco, California, USA
does not count  | 2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 3/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 1/5 | 10/20 |
Nov 21, 2002 Bitter and soapy mouth feel, this winter time ale was very nutmeg smelling.
Moreover, it was dark and almost opaque and not sweet at all. It’s a once-a-year beer for me.
igneous1 (1374), Davenport, Iowa, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 18, 2002 2001 version. deep brown with a foamy beige head. quite a malty aroma with a little fruity character and some smoke. flavor is slightly chocolatey with smoke present.
ucsbdude (68), Santa Barbara, California, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 16, 2002 Very rich and complex.Each vintage tastes different with hints of several spices. Gets better with age.
beerguy101 (3920), Newark, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 15, 2002 Updated: Feb 22, 2009Special Ale 1996
Sampled on 2/4/2009. This spiced ale pours a dark brown color from a 12oz bottle. Very minimal white foamy head, with is kind of to be expected with a 12 year old beer. Aroma is spices and caramel malts, somewhat sweet. A medium bodied ale. The malts are caramel and sweet and slightly oxidized although not as bad as one would have expected. The hops are earthy. There is a touch of carbonation left. The oxidation becomes more evident as the beer warms. The spices are nutmeg, orange peel and allspice. I am sure there were others, but they may be gone by now. This is way better than I expected it would be, it was over the hill but still very drinkable. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet with some oxidation. (6-3-6-3-12)
Rerate ---1999,2000 and 2001 sampled. It is definitly different every year. Alway interesting when fresh, but it adds complexities and flavors as it ages.
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