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Gritty McDuffs Halloween Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1113.36/5.03.33/5.0Autumn6%87.4English pint
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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 michael-pollack (2673), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/55/103/513/20
Sep 28, 2009  
Draught at TJ’s: Aroma of malts and a hint of cocoa. Poured dark orange/deep amber in color with a large, creamy, dense, tan head that lasted throughout. Clear. Lightly sparkling. Flavor is slightly sweet. Tastes of malts, light nuts, and a hint of cocoa. There is very little to the flavor. Medium body. Dry texture. Average carbonation. Dry, malt finish.


 darn1207 (561), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Mar 18, 2009  
12oz bottle from world of beer tampa. mahogany pour with a small off-white head. aroma of sweet malts and pumpkin spices. grassy taste mixed with the aforementioned spices and a peppery finish. light bodied - drinkable.


 matt7215 (967), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/513/20
Dec 17, 2008  
bomber from a trade with cletus. pours amber reddish brown with a sustained off white head. aromas are soapy with some malt and hops but just really soapy. i got the same thing from their regular bitter, it must be a part of their house flavour. very nice ESB progression. caramel and lightly toasted malts lead to a hoppy but not bitter finish. the taste lingers and is memorable. pretty good brew all around. thx cletus!


doublea (16), , California, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/102/513/20
Nov 2, 2008  
Reddish brown, leaning more towards brown. Lacy, light head. Light hops, caramel and maybe some citrus in aroma. Tastes better as it warms up, but still not anything special. Balanced earthy tones, malt and light hops. Eh. It’s OK. Maybe what botters me is the light body.


 dogfish120love (259), west hartford, Connecticut, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/516/20
Oct 31, 2008  
Pours a clear redidish brown with a thin to non existant headSmells of malt,hops, and sweet caramel. Very malty with a distinct hop bitterness. Not bad at all.


cakanator (41), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/58/104/516/20
Oct 27, 2008  
One of my favorite fall beers. Malty but not over done, slightly sweet and makes me think of fall. It’s not spiced enough to be a pumpkin but not a marzen either. Damn good though.


 mrant (330), New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/56/105/514/20
Oct 23, 2008  
Smells lightly of bitter and sour hops with a strong malt nose. Taste is well-balanced bitter hops with plenty of malt. A very enjoyable beer, but I don’t get why this is a Halloween beer.


 NJBeerman013 (776), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Bottle.. Pours a orangish copper in color with a somewhat of a raw pumpking aroma. The flavor is a bit more interesting with a bit more malt to sweeten things up. It has a medium body and sweet slightly alccoholy finish.



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