Pitfield Christmas Ale

Brewed by Pitfield Organic
Style: English Strong Ale
North Weald, Epping, England

Bottle. [thank you, hildigöltur]
[vintage 2005]
Clear dark golden with a small a small, fizzy head. Aroma has ginger, glögg, red wine, almonds. Low prickly carbonation, fair mouthfeel. Flavour is light spicy, some ginger, cinnamon, nuts, light oxidized. Very dry with a great chocolate finish. Light port notes.

Cask (handpump) @ Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road, London, Greater London England N1 7TA.
[ As Pitfield Christmas Ale ]. Clear dark orange amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, caramel, chocolate, nutty, orange, spicy - ginger - clove. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20090102]

Christmas pudding disguised as a strong ale. Nutmeg, cinnamon, warming, still alive (2004-version) - (Tasted at the BASMOF Nytårskur 07/08 12-01-2008)

33cl bottle (2003 Vintage)- Copper coloured but very hazy. Fruity, spicy nose with cinnamon and ginger. The taste is malty and spicy with cinnamon and ginger being the main spices detected.

Considering the style, Scores ranging from 1 to 5, 5 being the most intense
Appearance:
Body:   Clear(1)->Murky(5) : 4     Golden(1)->Dark brown(5) : 4     Still(1)->Sparkling(5) : 3
Head:   None(1)->Large(5) : 2   White(1)->Tan(5) : 2   Lasting: 2   Lacing : 2
Aroma:
Intensity : 3  
Yeast : XX   Bread : XX   Tropical Fruits : XX   Soap : XX   Diacetyl : XX Sulfur : XX   Fusel : XX  
Malt : 4   Biscuity : 3   Hay : XX   Toasty : 3   Caramel : 4   Fruity : XX   Nutty : 4   Honey : XX   Maple : XX   Molasses : XX   Cereals : 3   Grainy : XX
Hops : 2   Noble(1)->American(5) : 1   Leafy : XX   Spicy : 2   Floral : XX   Lemon/Lime : XX   Grapefruit : XX Orange : XX   Herbal : XX   Grassy : XX   Pine/Spruce/Resin : XX  
Notes :   Peach/Apricot : XX   Earth : 2   Mint : XX   Butterscotch : XX   Smoke : XX   Dates : XX   Bourbon : XX   Bubblegum : XX
Flavor:
Initial Flavor : Dry(1)->Sweet(5) : 4   Finish Dry(1)->Sweet(5) : 4   Sourness : XX   Bitterness : 1   Complex : XX   Length : XX
Palate:
Light(1)->Full(5) : 2   Flat(1)->Fizzy(5) : 4   Clean : XX   Sharp : XX   Watery : XX   Oily : XX   Chalk : XX   Astringent : XX   Alcohol : 2   Mineral : XX   Oxidation : XX   Metallic : XX

Comments: 2002 Winter warmer.

The label says: "Pitfield’s Winter Warmer 2002 Vintage" Bottle. Amber colour with a little head. Aroma of spices. Aslo flavour of spices and sweet malt. No bad at all.

(Bottle 33 cl) Comes as "Pitfield’s Winter Warmer 2002 Vintage". Courtesy og chris_o. Pours a hazy, amber golden with a small, rough head. Very fruity aroma - strawberries?? Medium body with a soft and very flat feel to it. Very distinct strawberry accents - must be the mix of spices that somehow end op producing this flavour. 090507

(Bottle 33 cl) As "Pitfield’s Organic Christmas Ale 2005". Hazy, amber golden with an off-white head. Distinct aromas of ginger and cinnamon. Medium body with a light acidity and very distinct, spicy notes. This really is a Christmas beer! 7/3/7/3/13=3.3 200507

From 33 cL bottle (labelled as Pitfields organic christmas ale 2005). Pours hazy orange, no head. Aroma of ginger and cinnamon, very dominating spices. Flavour too is very spicy, has a good bitterness. Too spicy overall. Finish is dry and spicy.