 phishpond417 (1861), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 17, 2008 This beer pours a deep dark amber colour. Medium khaki head that leaves scattered lacing. Very enticing aroma of mixed spices, cloves, cinammon and honey. Mouthfeel is smooth, well balanced and full. Taste is very pleasent and a dance of sweet and spicey.
Guinness4Duff (507), Tallahassee (and Poconos, PA), Florida, USA
Jun 12, 2008 Bottle. Dark amber pour with a beige head. Sweet and spicy aroma and flavor. The spice really stands out in the flavor, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and a mild orange presence... really tastes like Christmas. Outstanding, even in June.
Angeloregon (2024), Portland, Oregon, USA
Jun 9, 2008 From a 22 once bottle purchased at By The Bottle in Vancouver, WA--Deep amber body with a small whitish head. Gritty, nutty, brown sugar nose with lots of hops and sweet stickiness. Nose of sweet Christmas spiciness including cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, brown sugar. pine and clove-esque orange peel yumminess. OMG. Way better than I was expecting by these naysayers. LOL!
Walt (2289), Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 24, 2008 Pour is hazed ruddy amber with a thin big bubbled light tan head...smell is super spicy with nutmeg, cinnamon, anise, pepper, and caramelized sugar....taste is sweet and spiced up front, just like pumpkin pie....sweet pumpkin flavor and cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and brown sugar...interesting....this really seems like a pumpkin beer to me...amazing....
jvmiller (532), Bel Air, Maryland, USA
May 18, 2008 Lots of spice detected in this one, although its not overly good. Has kind of a flat aftertaste. Alcohol really isn’t there. Guess its pretty good for the style, but I’ve had better.
bleeng (587), Spring near Beersel, Texas, USA
May 17, 2008 Bomber. Filtered dark copper. Light brown skinny head. Very sweet, spice, and malty. Thick chewy mouth while alcohol is minimal. In general underwhelming.
Aurelius (2643), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
May 16, 2008 Dark cinnamon aroma. Can’t help but think of various pumpkin ales that I’ve had over the years. Cinnamon just isn’t a beer smell, but it smells, well, holiday-ish. Dark clear brew, fair bomber and label, chainmail lacing head. Really pretty smooth - the spices aren’t raw or too bitter. Fairly sweet, but not overly so. Not very bitter. A bit grassy and herbal on the backend, with golden raisins in the mix someplace. Medium to slightly heavy body. This would make a really good pork marinade - just add some garlic and citrus. Liquor Loft, closeout rack.
ThomasE (5179), Copenhagen, Denmark
May 8, 2008 Chestnut colour with a beige head. Malty, sweet fruit aroma with a cardemomme and cinamon spicyness. Cardemomme spicy flavor with a caramel sweet note and hints of fruit.
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