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Goose Island Christmas Ale

Goose Island Christmas Ale

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83
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An Old Ale brewed by
Goose Island Beer Company

Chicago, Illinois USA

bottled
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on tap
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3883.48/5.03.48/5.0Winter5.4%70.9 Dimpled mug, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Specialty Belgian malts create a deep garnet color and a truly rich old European flavor in our classic Christmas Ale. And the generous amount of crystal hops adds that extra spicy aroma to your pint, perfect for a wintry night. Our Christmas Ale brings good tidings and joy to each Holiday Season. A two-time Gold Medal Winner in the World Beer Championships.

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 Crash (431), Macomb, Illinois, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/514/20

Jun 2, 2006  
Poured redish-brown with good head mostly lasting. It had a strong doughy bread smell. Initial flavor was sweet and finished slightly acidic.

 nqualls (185), Tennessee, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Aug 27, 2008  
12 ozer poured into a shaker. Poured a dark amber color with a small tan head. Aroma is spicy with dark fruit notes. Flavor is spicy to start and has a dry finish. Medium-heavy body with low carbonation.


 dm9831 (572), Monee, Illinois, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/510/20
Jul 27, 2008  
pours amber, slight tan head. the aroma is spicey and fruity flavor follows along the fruity, spicey start. finish is mildly tart. a nice seasonal.


 railcat1 (488), Hammond, Indiana, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 18, 2008  
This was a good spicy and christmas beer i had sitting around it poured a dark ambour and had a nice roasted malt flavor.CHEERS!


 OD40oz (397), Box Elder, South Dakota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 27, 2008  
If it werent for the quickly diminishing off-white head it looked like a glass of ice tea. Had somewhat of a tea flavor. Not a bad beer but not my favoirite holiday brew.


 phishpond417 (1409), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/102/513/20
Apr 24, 2008  
I’ve enjoyed the ’05,’06. It poured a dark clear amber colour, nice full fluffy head. Well balanced, roasted malt character, soft nuttiness with pleasent caramel undertones and soft butterscotch toffee notes in the taste.




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