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Gritty McDuffs Halloween Ale

Gritty McDuffs Halloween Ale

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A Premium Bitter/ESB brewed by
Gritty McDuffs

Portland, Maine USA

bottled
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on tap
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953.35/5.03.34/5.0Autumn6%79.6English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Technically speaking, this ale can be described as an Extra Special Bitter. What that really means is that more of everything that goes into our bitter is added to the Halloween Ale -- more imported barley and more fresh Goldings hops from East Kent in England. This strong ale is also given some extra time in the conditioning tank, allowing it to mellow considerably.

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 The_Captain (331), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/516/20
Oct 7, 2008  
KSBF 08- Clear orange amber pour, decent head. Earthy hops and light caramel aroma. Good blend of grains and hops with a malt smooth texture. Slight hops bitterness towards the finish, decent ale all around.


SoberCajun (31), Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/514/20
Oct 7, 2008  
Pours clear dark amber, slight white head, dissipates quickly. Light malt aroma, pretty decent balance in the taste - the hops aren’t overpowering, which is good. Nothing amazing but a pretty good beer.


 joekinty (218), rockledge, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/514/20
Oct 6, 2008  
On cask at rossis pizza in orlando lots of nice lacing head big malty aromas and flavors with a good hop balance


 afireinside96 (498), Mountville, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Oct 5, 2008  
On tap at KSBF ’08. Amber body topped by a god sized head. Smells of vanilla, spice, grassy hops. Taste is similar with hops playing a bigger role. A pleasant surprise.


halfonit (54), Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/515/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Nice brown color with slight red hint to it. Has a malty scent with hints of nutty/hoppy flavor. I can taste a little bit of hops it and it’s nice and smooth. Aftertaste has little bit of bite but goes away within seconds. Very pleasurable brew.



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