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New Holland Pilgrims Dole

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85
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3383.45/5.03.44/5.0Winter10%42.2Snifter
Commercial Description:
A Wheatwine Style Ale.

In early 14th Century England, Sir William of Wykeham began a tradition to assist wayfarers on holy pilgrimages. Travelers would go to the Hospital of St. Cross in Winchester for a free ration, or "dole", of bread and ale. This became known as the "Pilgrim's Dole".
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 JCB (1762), Durham, North Carolina, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Jun 5, 2007  
Coconut cream pie. Probably not the reference the brewers were going for, but trust me I mean it in a positive sense. A gorgeous ruby hue and a medium head as to be expected, but the aroma is pretty distinct. I’m really getting to be a fan of wheat wines (not that they’re too common) and this one is very tasty. Medium body trending to bold, with a malt presence that doesn’t go over the top. Caramel is there for sure, but the wheat is hardcore. Even on a hot day, this is damn fine (though not quite up to the level of Smuttynose Wheat Wine).


 bu11zeye (5470), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/514/20
Jun 3, 2007  
(Bottle) Pours a clear mahogany body with a small beige head. Aroma of wood, caramel, and fruitness. Flavor of chocolate, spices, and breadiness with an incredible creamy mouthfeel.


 HopBackDoc (394), Hatboro, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
May 7, 2007  
My 22 oz. bottle looked completely different. It made mention of it use of wheat, making it quite a unique barley wine style. Poured a dark mahogany with thin head and good lacing. Aroma was malty, alcohol and caramel. Flavor was wheat, caramel malt, a bourbon-like alcohol warmth and a dry hop finish. Full flavored, medium body. Pretty good brew that will kick your ass a bit, too.


dra19 (89), holland, Michigan, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
May 7, 2007  
Had on tap at New Holland and loved it. A strong alcohol smell and taste. Amber coloring with a very small off-white head.


 Metalhead (571), Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
May 6, 2007  
22 oz bomber. Pours a medium copper with a slight head. Nose is boozey, baked bread, burnt caramel, burnt crust. Mouthfeel is full. The ABV is definately there. Taste is pretty one dimensional of Booze,homemade bread with burnt crust. As it warmed it turned to a watery version of a cheap whiskey,left the lips sticky. IMO,a bomber is too much for 1 person as the finish,both cool and warmer was a bit harsh. Prob better in the 4 pack.


 spector (906), Lancaster, Ohio, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
May 2, 2007  
Got some caramel malt amd some slight fruit in the aroma.Pours a deep copper with a medium off white head.Very sweet aroma with some caramel in there as well in the flavor.medium mouthfeel with a very sweet finish.


 holdenn (1443), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/512/20
Apr 30, 2007  
Sampled at DLD. Pours a clear amber with a white head. Chocolate, toffee, carmel, fruit, and hops in the nose. The flavor is similar with candied sugars. Kinda funky with a sour vinegar tinge to it that I’m getting sick of quick.


 MrBendo (1043), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/104/514/20
Apr 8, 2007  
Pours amber/orange with a small head that dissipated disturbingly fast. Aroma of toffee and light apple vinegar. Taste was surprisingly fruity; strawberries, if you can believe that! Also some caramel and wheat. Alcohol was well covered. Mostly sour flavor, with a sweet finish. Unique.



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