 elelwarren (138), SF Bay area, California, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 |
Nov 23, 2007 Almost no head to this otherwise pretty coppery, glowing beer. Scent of strawberries promises an enjoyable quaff, but this is belied by the papery, generic set of flavors. Light pepperiness on the tip of my tongue, but otherwise, not particularly memorable. Doesn’t do enough of anything. Good alcohol content masked by some tartness left me a bit more enebriated than i had expected.
swanmann (307), Norman, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 22, 2007 Bottle poured rich bronze color with vigorous cream color bubbles settling quickly into a thin ring around the glass. Very bright distinctive hop bouquet on a strong malt backbone. Dry and full flavored, but I would love to try a cask conditioned. It’s very toasty, sweet and warming.
kitschy (201), Nebraska, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 22, 2007 on tap at the crescent moon. hoppy nose makes you dream of summer. pretty off-white head looks like a miniature snowbank. golden amber color. This beer is a goat’s best friend - grassy hops will make hair grow on your tongue. Body is lighter than might be expected in a christmas/winter beer, but is not inappropriate with the hops.
BDR (2160), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 21, 2007 Solid malty body with a bitter taste. Orange color with faint head. A little spicier and maltier than any other ESB that I’ve tried. On tap at New Belgium.
hogan873 (327), Joliet, Illinois, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 21, 2007 I love the fall and winter for their seasonal beers. This brew is a fine example. Pours a clear orange/amber with a fine white head. Aroma is complex with notes of pine, sweet bread, and spices. Delicious beer. Hoppy up front with a touch of pine. Mellows to a smooth finish with touches of malt and sweetness. The finish has a bite of pepper. Another fine brew from a great brewer.
troysworktable (109), Washington, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 20, 2007 On tap at Fritz European Fry House, Bremerton, Washington. An ale is brought to me. It is a brilliant copper-orange with a thick white head. The head mostly stays and leaves intricate lacing in its wake. The aroma is of freshly torn orange peel, graham cracker, spices, pepper, cloves, light caramel, and a faint floral background. The flavor follows suit—orange peel, graham cracker, and cloves most prominent—with the briskness of newly fallen snow on the pallet and a light hint of alcohol on the finish. Wonderful.
Kutz17 (13), Laramie, WY & Chicagoland, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 20, 2007 Bottle Wyoming- Nice golden/burnt orange color. Pretty filling malt flavor followed up by a decent hoppy wash.
clasley (153), Arkansas, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 17, 2007 355 ml bottle. Pours a light cooper with an adequate off-white head. Hoppy, somewhat spicy nose. Medium body. Nice malt profile offset by plenty of hop bitterness. Lasting, rather peppery finish.
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