 JB175 (1664), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Feb 5, 2009 Reddish color with a big spicy aroma with lots of sugar and cinnamon. Flavor of candy, cinnamon, and assorted spices that don’t match the inviting aroma. OK, but a bit messy.
Beershine (2754), Traipsing Around, Cambodia
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 2, 2009 Draught, Redlight. Rich copper hue. Slight haze. Lovely thick, thick creamy lacy head leaving a thick lacing. Nice looking brew. Douglas fir, juniper, and holly aromas. Such a nice departure from ho-ho-hum mulling spice brand of Christmas beer. Exceptional smoothness. Soft and silky. Lovely brew, I love this brewery!!
juiceisloose (677), Windermere, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 23, 2009 From a keg brought down from Ohio by Dragonstout and Beervirgin. Pours a pretty clear dark red color with a small, foamy white head that quickly fades away. The aroma has hints of dark fruits, caramel, ginger, and cinnamon. The spices give it a nice fresh smell. The flavor follows suit with the ginger, cinnamon, and other spices coming through, with sweet cookie and caramel malts in the background. The ginger is present throughout and adds a nice touch. Medium bodied mouthfeel and goes down smooth. Different from most christmas ales I have had. Nice stuff.
phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Jan 20, 2009 Another nice offering from Great Lakes: I was unable to pick this up in bottles but sampled it on draught- Tastey! Pours a bright illuminating copper colour with a big white head. Nutmeg, cinnamon and honey on the nose with flavors of the same, but very creamy- rich and filling.
ditmier (1114), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 18, 2009 2008 Bottle from motortoddhead - Pours dk brownish orange with a small off white head..aroma is spicy and ginger bread yeast...flavour is similar, gingery spice and cinnamon...it’s nice to get some spice finally that isn’t the typical belgian yeast spice...fun fun...
milljam (584), Norman, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 18, 2009 Finally...a holiday spiced ale that actually has spice in it. Nice malty aroma with a subtle hint of cinnamon. Flavor is quite rich with cinnamon and the spiciness of ginger present, along with a nice caramel malt. Overall the best Christmas spiced ale I have come across so far.
carl4beer (406), Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 17, 2009 12oz. pours deep copper with small head. aroma is malty sweet with some cinnamon. mouthful has some berries, honey and a touch of ginger. very nice, but very malty...
BMan1113VR (2943), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 15, 2009 Bottle thanks to beervirgin72. Bottle marked best by 03/11/08, so this has some age on it. Pours with a smallish, light brown head with a slightly hazed copper body and good lace. Aroma of maple syrup, cereal, wet dog and light spices. Taste is maple syrup, caramel, cinnamon, and cereal. Pleasant. Mouthfeel is a bit thin, light carbonation.
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