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Anderson Valley Winter Solstice

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bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5293.48/5.03.47/5.0Winter6.9%92.1Lager glass, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Each year, when people are starting to unpack their winter clothes and replenish their firewood, our tiny brewery in the coastal redwoods of Northern California makes seasonal preparations of a different kind. As the cold arrives, we release a unique beverage created to add warmth to even the coldest and darkest of winter's days. Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale begins with a very high original gravity to create a hearty and spicy brew with a deep amber hue and a smooth finish. Anderson Valley Brewing Company wishes you the very best for the holiday season and the New Year.
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 Ibrew2or3 (2761), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/105/516/20
Jan 17, 2008  
Bomber pours clear amber with nice off with to tan head. Full aroma of plums, cherries, spice, a hint of roasted malts and powdered sugar. The taste is nice, rich and thick. Just what I was hoping for. I get cherries, sugar coated plums, boysenberries, pomegranates and mild spice. Midway the roastiness shows up creating a real nice mix of flavors. Great winter sort of low ABV beer that works well. At the end a pale toffee maltiness takes over the flavor to help close on the experience. Yum.


 scrizzz (1285), kirkland, Washington, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/512/20
Jan 17, 2008  
brown sugar cinnamon aroma, orange tinted brown. very sweet on the back of the tongue too much clove. tasty for the season but not great


Tenderstone (25), Renton, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/515/20
Jan 16, 2008  
Aroma was well spiced and fruity. Pours an amber red with a well defined off-white head. Flavor was less spicy than the aroma, but more fruited, with hints of plums and vanilla. Medium mouth feel makes this beer drinkable enough to consider a second bottle.


 Hairofthedog (419), San Diego, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Jan 12, 2008  
The aroma was slightly spicey and loaded with dark fruit and malts. The beer poured a hazy dark amber color with slight head and no lacing. The flavor was lightly spiced with hints of caramel and molasses, dark fruit, and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and nicely carbonated.


 glkaiser (1171), Seattle, Washington, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/59/104/517/20
Jan 10, 2008  
Dark amber with small head. Aroma is light spice and sweet malt. Taste is a wonderful tone of sweet caramel mixed with vanilla that seems to melt in your mouth. Spicy finish with minimal bitternes. A bit of alcohol burn isn’t out of place. Absolutely fantastic with my beef stew this evening. Well done.


 Beerman6686 (1287), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jan 9, 2008  
aroma of some type of spice. Poured light brown in color. Tastes of cream, rootbeer/cream soda. A tad thin. This was different and better than i expected.


MegannageM (8), USA
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3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/59/103/515/20
Jan 3, 2008  
Pours an amber red with a think white head. Has a sweet aroma a little citrusy and some vanilla cream. its delicious. Flavor is creamy, with slight spice and orange peels. The finish has a very light crisp bite. Very refreshing.


 DenverLogan (421), MileHi, Colorado, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Jan 3, 2008  
Amber-copper color; small lingering head. Slight malt and spice aroma. Flavor of citrus, hazelnuts, toasty malts, minerals, funky fruits, and floral hops.



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