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Deschutes Jubelale

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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5283.63/5.03.62/5.0Winter6.7%95.4English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Jubelale is classified as a "Strong Ale" or an "English Olde Ale," and has ties to the traditional Celebration Ales of England. Characterized by a very large malt body and pronounced bitterness, Jubelale contains five different varieties of hops and a healthy amount of caramel. The perfect ale for surviving the long, cold nights of winter. Our tradition is having a different local artist design our Jubelale label & packaging each year. October - December - draft and bottles
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 Angeloregon (2025), Portland, Oregon, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 2, 2007  
2007 batch in 12-oz. bottle--Poured a deep brown-black-amber hue with an average to thick white head. Notes of caramel and vanilla. Nice hop spiciness and sweet maltiness. Great balance in flavor and complexity. Nutty, sharp, and warming.


 robforbes (1099), Bremerton, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Oct 2, 2007    Updated: Oct 13, 2009
old rating: 6/4/7/3/15 - 3.5 ( 2007 ) 6/3/6/3/13 - 3.1 ( 2008 ) ( 2009 ) pours a clear brown-red with a medium size tan head, and great lacing. smell is floral, malt, some citrus, a little pine, caramel, dark fruit, spice, nutmeg, and a little roastiness in the back. taste is creamy, lots of spice, some sour malt, some hops in the back, a little caramel, some nuts, and ends a little bitter.


doughert82 (19), Bay Area, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/104/519/20
Sep 28, 2007  
I am happy to report that Jubelale is back for the 20th year and still tasting great. I was able to land a first batch sixer from John’s Market, and although the label has certainly been better in years past, the beer stills holds its status as a superior Northwest winter ale. Jubelale is a staple winter beer, and I look forward to enjoying it as the weather gets colder!!!


 RSRIZZO (1368), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Sep 23, 2007  
Had this beer on 1/2/2006. Aroma is a sweet roasted malt scent. Color is a deep orange brown with good carbonation and nice head. Taste is rich, roasted and bitter. Starting with a medium body goes down with a sharp feel. Finish comes out of this sharp feel with a malty flavor that is backed by a full bitterness then leaves you with a warm feel. Overall I think its a nice Winter brew but not as balanced as I like a beer.


buddahmind (39), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 20, 2007  
A little over popular if you ask me. Don’t get me wrong I like this very flavorful big winter warmer, and it does give you what you ask for. But I find that in order for me to deem something festive I have to be able to drink more than one of them...and I haven’t wanted a second Jubel yet. Good first beer of the winter.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: May 11, 2008
Date: 10/17/1998
Mode: Bottle Conditioned
Source: Brewfest, Real Ale Festival

Appearance: dark brown,
Aroma: rich spicy malt aroma,
Body: medium malt body,
Flavor: spicy hop flavor, nice bitter finish
-------- /> Date: 06/25/2006
Vintage: 2005

Appearance: clear dark ruby red, tan head,
Aroma: spicy dark malt aroma,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: lots of spiced malt flavor, touch of pepper, long bitter finish
-------- /> Date: 05/10/2008
Mode: bottle
Vintage: 2007
Words: cellar party

same as it ever was,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.9/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4


 GeneralGao (3057), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 22, 2007  
12 oz bottle. 2006 vintage. Poured a hazy brown color with orange highlights. Attractive aroma of molasses, plum, and raisin. Slightly sweet on the tongue and medium bodied. Tasted of light molasses, toffee, crushed pine needles, and dark fruits. Well suited for colder months.


 0o9i (335), Reno, Nevada, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/514/20
Aug 19, 2007  
Bottled. Cloudy mahogany body with a thin, tan head that faded out about 1/2-way through--no lace. Body was medium-fullish with lots of light, foamy carbonation, that faded away with the head. Lightly dry finish and some watery character. Aroma was big malts and alcohol with a lot of toffee and caramel, and some spicy hops. Flavor was a wallop of toffee and toasted malts, with some alcohol and a surprisingly bitter, hoppy finish. Enjoyed drinking it. Flavor is very good.



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