jport4087 (99), Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 Dark brown color with a small tan head. Sweet, spiced aroma of nutmeg, molasses and spices. Flavor of sweet malts, brown sugar, and nutmeg.
 philbertk (161), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 2, 2009 Remarks
Great Fresh, but Aged better. Big foamy thin tan mild lace head.Clear dark bronze red color.Roasted nutmeg clove floral mild hop front.Thin dry sweet mild crusty burnt spice body.Dry hop malt citrus balanced refreshing light end.Malt spice dominates thin crisp brew.
Earlier Rating: 11/24/2009 Total Score: 4.3
Remarks 2009 12 oz. Bottle
Lacy rich foamy thin tan head.Clear dark bright rich copper bronze red color.Thick pour.Roasted toffee nutneg clove vanilla hop front.Full bodied dry sweet roasted toffee fruit complex spice body.Dry crisp spruce hop winter spice end.Classic Winter Seasonal. 5.5%
matthewjk (79), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 2, 2009 ehhh...it’s okay I guess. Sort of reminds me of English style ales that put a whole bunch of unnecessary spices into their ales that actually detract from the flavor. Aroma is a little off for me. Not the worst tasting herbal / spice concoction, but not great. Most likely the only seasonal spice brew I will be consuming this year.
junon (226), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 2, 2009 Definitely an Earthy beer. Spices and herbs. A bit of candy. Reminds me of my grandmothers secret remedies. Its almost like an alcoholic cola. Such an odd style.
1FastSTi (2591), Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 1, 2009 2005: Pours to a deep brown body with a tall dark tan head that lasts pretty decently. The aroma is more spicy than previous vintages with ginger and nutmeg or mace. Less twiggy earthiness in this too. The taste is tangy but not sour with some chocolate and lightly hops. Earthy light twigs. Seems moderately different than the 2004. Medium palate that seems lightly dry.
jlruthven (137), Milledgeville, Georgia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 30, 2009 Fresh 2009 bottle. Pours into a pint glass a dark, dull reddish-brown, one-inch frothy light-brown head that dissipates about halfway and remains. Nose is heavy on the brown sugar; also a bit of an old (not bad) roasty note and cinnamon. Somewhat thin mouthfeel, tastes heavily of cloves, candied fruits (pears and plums), plus heavy British pudding. Finishes bitter, with a touch of brandy. This seems significantly thinner than last year’s breadier variety, but is still a great sessioner. No complaints here.
wingman333 (250), San Antonio, Texas, USA
| 2.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 9/20 |
Nov 30, 2009 2009...I remember liking previous years much more. This one is thin in flavor primarily, mainly a brown ale, with some burnt roast added with a hint of pear juice or maybe pineapple. Weak this year. Would not recommend unless you like brown ales.
lowgun1212 (87), Montclair, New Jersey, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 29, 2009 2009 - dark brown with large tan head. malty caramel licorice head - nice. flavor is roasted malt, coffee, slight tang from spearmint & nutmeg. nice flavor but the body is a little light for it.
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