Natty Greenes Red Nose Ale

Date: 12/19/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

dark cloudy amber, wispy beige head, light malt aroma with traces of cinamon, lots of sweet malt flavor with a candy like quality including a nice vanilla flavor balanced with light spicyness including the cinamon, the spiced are kept very light as to add character rather than take over,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***/4

From notes 12/4/04: The chalkboard proclaiming its December 3rd arrival described the beer as such: "Think gingerbread in a glass." I’m intrigued. Presented to the table with just a thin 1/2 inch tan head. A deep mahogany color with plum notes. Held to the light and a brilliant vibrant ruby shines through. Little lacing in either pint I ordered. Aromas were soft and subtle. Some spicy Christmas candle scent, or the centuries old bakery at Old Salem baking up holiday treats. Ginger, nutmeg, spice, dough. I offered some to my wife, and she expresses that it "Still smells too beery to me." Some aromatic malt qualities still show up through the spicing. Flavors are top notch. A deluge of holiday spice, mainly gingerbread. The chalkboard doesn’t lie. Not a biting spice, but a warm and inviting Christmas-tree-lights-only-on-in-the-house-with-a-warming-fire feel. Doughy bready feel. The ginger tweaks my tongue with each swallow. Aftertaste lingers on with spicecake. So very drinkable. I hope this one hangs around a bit while longer.

Draught at the brewpub. Clear ruby brown color with thin white head. no lace. Cinnamon and gingerbread nose and flavor. Alcohol is prominent in the flavor and finish. Good winter brew.