 bradlyc77 (226), Sebastopol, California, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Dec 14, 2008 On tap toronado. Light golden color. Over the top on the spices, too much gingerbread/nutmeg for me to be enjoyable.
RedSox2004 (359), Pacific Palisades, California, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 |
Dec 13, 2008 Why did my search for this beer come up with Pabst Blue Ribbon? This is way better. Poured a hazy orange/gold with a bright white head that did not leave much on the side of the glass. Malty caramel aroma with a touch of cinnamon and other spices. Same with the taste, which also included a distinct piney hops bitterness. Medium body, highly carbonated and a clean hops aftertaste. A very good, complex beer, but the spices are a bit much for me.
Gypsy19 (656), California, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Nov 20, 2008 A decent ale, though by no means noteworthy. This one is good going down and when entering the stomach. Medium hoppiness with a slight caramel essence. Good overall.
doubleo (1121), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 20, 2008 22oz bottle. I wasn’t expecting a spiced brew so much because of the name including the word hoppy. Pors light amber, clearish with a thin white head, specks of lace. Smells spicy, allspice and cinnamon with some sweet caramel malt. Tastes mostly spicy and sweet, not bad. Lots of allspice and cinnamon, not overly sweet or spicy though. I wish it were hoppy. Medium body, good carbonation.
danielcurtis81 (912), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 2/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 19, 2008 Bottle. Pours a nice amber with a light snow cap head that fades. Cranberry, orange peel, raspberry smell. Even some walnut. It smells like the jello my mom would make for Thanksgiving. Blueberry ginger and a sweet caramel flavor. A nice strong vanilla comes later with a clove accent. Slightly pungent enrty. A slightly bitter mouthfeel. I did this holiday ale.
hopscotch (5537), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 30, 2008 Bottle… Mostly clear, golden ale with a small, creamy, white head. Good retention. Smells like a blend of ginger bread and pumpkin pie with a buttery graham crust. Full-bodied and creamy with prickly carbonation. Tastes like liquid autumn. Sweet, rich and spicy. Very lightly acidic. Finishes spicy and dry. Very nice!
Ibrew2or3 (2766), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jun 8, 2008 Bought this back in Oct ’07 at the Marin brewpub and finally getting around to opening it. Pours deep gold with slight haze and thin white head. The aroma has some sweetness, some spiciness that is rounded with age and vague hop tartness. The taste is much the same with grapefruit hop bitterness that seems to lean in the direction of tartness, sugar sweetness, full on spice blended and vague spices and honey sweetness. It all wraps up rather dry into the finish.
fishingnet (1047), Brandon, Florida, USA
| 2.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 |
May 18, 2008 Bottle courtesy Ibrew2or3. Pours a clear copper with a small white head. Heavy aroma of nutmeg and other spices. Taste is nutmeg, nutmeg, and more nutmeg. Medium thin mouthfeel with tons of spice. Not for me!
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