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Boulder Beer Never Summer Ale 3.31 374

Boulder Beer Never Summer Ale

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76
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3743.32/5.03.31/5.0Winter6%83.4Lager glass, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Never Summer Ale is a bold new look at winter beers: gutsy, full-bodied and an aggressive fusion of secret spices. Like the first run of the day, this ale is deep and clean, crisp and drinkable, perfectly blended for a smooth ride...through the Looking Glass. Grains: British Dark Caramel Malt, U.S. 2-row Barley. Hops: Nugget, Willamette, Cascade and Top-Secret Brewmaster's Spice.
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 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/511/20
May 11, 2008  
Name: Never Summer
Date: 05/10/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: clear dark amber, wispy beige head, bits of lace,
Aroma: sweet caramel malt aroma with citrus hops and a sweet spicyness,
Flavor: sweet caramel malt flavor, lots of earthy and citrus hops keep it balanced, light spicyness, nice lasting bitter finish,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4


 Oakes (8115), Kowloon, Hong Kong
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/54/102/58/20
Dec 10, 2006  
Bright copper colour. Toasty, with slight graham cracker malts and full sugary sweetness. Standard amber ale taste...caramel, light wood, vague bread and dull Willamette hops. Uneventful.


 argo0 (6978), Washington DC, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 12, 2003  
Clear reddish-brown body with small beige head. Aroma is medium sweet, grapefruit, coriander, some pine, light caramel. Taste is chocolate and grapefruit/earthy. Watery medium body. Nice flavorful and rather drinkable beer.


 bu11zeye (5621), Frisco, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 24, 2005  
(Draught) Pours a deep amber body with a small white head. Aroma of malt , caramel, mild citrus, and spices. Flavor of malt, caramel, and mild hops with a mildly bitter finish.


 hopdog (5611), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 17, 2005  
Poured a medium to darker ruby red color with an averaged sized tan head. Aromas and tastes of caramel, citrus (grapefruits), and light cherries lurking in the background. Lightly sweet.


 jcwattsrugger (5567), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20
Nov 26, 2006  
GBof A PA-on tap-pours a tan head and amber color. Aroma is malt, nutty, honey. Taste is malt, nutty, honey. Medium hops bitterness comes through. OK/good carbonation.


 hopscotch (5525), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Dec 8, 2003  
Crystal clear, copper ale. Very nice aroma... milk chocolate, vanilla, dates and Winter spices. Well-balanced flavor. Nothing overpowering. Malty characteristics of a Scottish ale. Fizzy mouthfeel with a short, crisp, astringent finish.


 CaptainCougar (5522), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
May 10, 2008  
Pours a transparent bright copper bronze with a wispy-lacing light tan head. Aroma of sweet toasty caramel malt and some piny hops. Body starts fairly full with a decent toasty malty sweetness and a nice balance of slightly earthy citrusy and piny hops before a drier, bittersweet finish. Pretty drinkable and enjoyable.



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