 HonkeyBra (1381), Lemont, Illinois, USA
| 2.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 9/20 |
Oct 30, 2009
Amber pour with big slightly off white head. Aroma of roasty malt and hops. Citrus hops dominate the flavor. Some malty ale backing. This isn’t terrible, but not as good as the hoptober. The strong hoppiness of this beer makes it palatable, but the malt notes are pretty typical of NB. This is like being disappointed and kicked in the balls.
can8ianben (913), Pasadena, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 29, 2009 Woah! What a pleasant nose for a winter seasonal beer. Interesting! I’d say this falls more into the IPAcategory, but that could be nitpicking. Reddish color, fizzy, yet delicious.
jhumphries69 (736), Tyrone, Georgia, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 28, 2009 12oz bottle. Pours deep, clear orange-gold with a medium tan head that leaves heavy lace. Aroma is very bready with subtle raisin/fruit, toffee, and hops. The flavor starts very bready with a nice blend of caramel, toasty malt, light but noticable fragrant hops, and soft esters. Finishes with toffee, spice, and hops - dry and very well balanced. Mouthfeel is medium in body with moderate carbonation and brisk texture. Overall, better than expected - tasty and drinkable.
ttutony (105), Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 28, 2009 Piney, fruity hops on the aroma. Toasted malt flavors merge well with a slight hoppy edge on the palate.
OD40oz (603), Box Elder, South Dakota, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Pretty decent brew. I was surprised I had never tried this one. A very good winter brew. Really hits the spot on a cold day. Hoppy, spicy taste with a nice winter brew finish. One of New Belgium’s best.
noncaloric (629), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 11/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Clear gold pour, a modest off-white head still leaves an abundant lacing. Aroma is strongly hoppy, comparable to grapefruit zest. Flavor is also hop dominated, but there is little malt character to bear up the grapefruit zest bitterness. Overall comes off as a nice but one dimensional beer. Possibly as a result, seems thin on the palate.
Tmoney99 (4795), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Bottle from Keg Liquor. Poured clear copper color with a large frothy off-white head that mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate toasted sweet malt and floral hop aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Medium bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Solid drinkable beer.
brewski519 (437), Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 Pours a rich amber color wtih a decent foamy slightly off-white head. Aroma is very hoppy with plenty of caramel malt. The flavor is malt, hops and pine with a bit of spice. A decent beer - tasted like a spin-off winter version of Fat Tire.
rayg1 (445), Ft. Mill, South Carolina, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 23, 2009 Bottle from the brother-in-law. Pours a clear copper with a very small off-white head. Aroma has hints of floral hops with hints of pepper and caramel. Malty flavor is toasted malt, pine, caramel and cream. Very bitter and crisp finish. Well balanced and enjoyable, I would have this again anytime. One of the most peppery brews I’ve had in a while the flavor was very distinct from other highly hopped beers I’ve had before that seem to just run together, good stuff
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