 trevor211 (505), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 1, 2009
Pours a reddish amber with a slow-forming, thinnish head. Malt-forward, with berry fruits, cherries, some honey and caramel, and a bunch of spices. Decently thick mouthfeel for this sessionable of a brew (wasn’t expecting the low abv for a christmas ale). Dry, bitter finish for so much malts, and actually a disappointingly single-layered flavor, for such a complex aroma. Good, though.
LtDan (508), LA - Originally from South NJ!, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 8, 2009 Appearance: Pours a dark ruby with a creamy 1/4 inch off white head.
Aroma: Sweet fruity malt,red berry
Taste: Toasted malt, toffee, red berry,spicy piny hops.
Mouthfeel: Full bodied with a layer of creaminess from the head.
Overall: A very balanced, flavorful Christmas Ale. Totally reminds me of Christmas.
v8powered (61), , Nevada, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 This is a amber colored beer with a light lacy white head. Good sweet malt flavor with balanced hops and some spice. The hops are not too bitter and have a nice finish with the malt flavor. Little bit of spice at the end but not overbearing like some Christmas Ales. It is slightly warming and very enjoyable. I would recommend this beer as I have continued to be impressed with each of the beers from Goose Island.
cbkschubert (1983), Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 22 oz. bottle from Plaza Liquors - Pours a clear copper color with a large off white head. Light lacing. Aroma is herbal hops and soap. Flavor is lightly sweetened malt and hints of spice. Medium body. I like this Christmas beer because it’s not over spiced like so many. A good beer.
jcos (48), Maryland, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Location: From Rozi’s Wine and Beer
Aroma: Light alcohol, hay-ish aroma.
Appearance: Dark redish brown appearance.
Flavor: Lightly hoppy, slight bitter taste.
Palate: Long, bitter finish. Light medium body.
Overall Impression: This beer is decent, not great. I have four more maybe my impression will change.
apshah99 (144), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Deep amber pour with thick tan head. Aroma of yeasty malt and spices and hops. Caramel malt with coriander, cloves and dark fruit, midly bitter finish.
thewolf (5764), Kolding, Denmark
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Bottle, bought @ Kolding Vinhandel.
2009 version. Pours clear amber with a small, creamy, yellowish head. Aroma has fruity hops, coriander, cloves, yeast. Highish, prickly carbonation, fine dryish mouthfeel. Flavour is sweet, coriander, lots of cloves, caramel. Good dryness with a relatively long aftertaste. Some anise in the finish.
cstuartj (319), Washington, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 4, 2009 Not my favorite Goose Island beer, I like the christmas ales from Sierra Nevada and Deshutes just a bit better but it is up there in my top 5 seasonal ales.
alexanderj (2263), Chino Hills, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 1, 2009 Bottle from bevmo. colr was a ruby/brown with a long lasting off white head. Aroma of sweet malt, fruit, nuts, caramel, must, yeast, vanilla and bread. Flavor was quite balanced and tasty for the style. Alot of caramel and breadiness, with a good cose of sweet malt and fruit. Finish is largely earthy and a bit dry. An easy drinking winter seasonal.
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