 Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Aug 30, 2000 One of the best seasonals made as with most of this breweries beers. Hoppy, with a malt nose, quite distinct flavors.
CyberWolf (5), Middlebury, Vermont, USA
does not count  | 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 10, 2006 Malty, clear caramel aroma with some spice in it. Overall, a very good seasonal ale. The beer never goes skunky if you live in Vermont.
Dead Rex99 (19), New Jersey, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 27, 2001 Better than most specialty holiday brews.
MilkmanDan (1940), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 17, 2003 Apparently I'm going to be a high rater on this one. Excellent winter ale. Starts off sweet with lots of caramel malts, bit like cola. As it sits in the mouth, the sweetness mellows as the brew picks up a smokier character. Definite scotch overtones, though I certainly wouldn't consider this to be a Scottish Ale. Bit of coffee in the finish when cold, as it warms, the finish takes on additional smokiness, with a final touch of smooth, milky chocolate. Would have liked a bit creamier texture to go with the flavors, but it wasn't unpleasantly thin or anything. Surprisingly good.
UnionMade (621), Connecticut, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 2, 2002 Probably my favorite Otter Creek brew. Not quite as malty as I’m used to with a scotch ale, but definitely a welcome change. The hops are clearly defined under the not-too-heavy maltiness. I’m not big on malty, roasty beers, so the hops added exactly what I was looking for. Subtle notes of spice and flowers. No one else seemed to like this, but I thought it was great.
Hazmatt (363), Virginia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 28, 2005 Bottle. dark amber, positive memories of this brew. MAlty, caramel, with roasted hints. Definitely a good winter brew, very warming.
jayme9874 (756), Hamburg, New York, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 17, 2002 Chestnut colored. Decent soapy head and lace. Nose of peaty malt, caramel, light smoke and others. More light then medium in body, moderate carb bite. Deep, almost rich, sweet malt flavors, smoked caramel, slight hop bitterness. A pretty damn tasty scottish ale.
Darkover (1317), Columbus, Ohio, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 1, 2002 Dark amber color, almost no head. Average flavor, slightly bitter finish
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