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Port Townsend Winter Ale

Port Townsend Winter Ale

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Port Townsend Brewing Company

Port Townsend, Washington USA

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303.25/5.03.23/5.0Winter7.4%49.5 English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Our winter ale is made from a blend of pale and crystal malts, roasted barley and Belgian aromatic malts. Cooler fermentation and a longer aging time adds further complexity to this Old Ale style.

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 miketd (330), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20

May 16, 2008  
Bomber from enniskillen...thanks Chris. Pous dark copper with a big off white head. Aroma of sweet fruit and malt...a bit of spice.Flavor is very malty, but has a bit of candy like sweetnes...not bad. Smooth, but thin. Nice, easy drinkin.

 decaturstevo (1126), decatur, Tennessee, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/511/20
Jun 22, 2008  
A light spiced aroma with hints of malt. Slightly hazed orange pour. An unusual sour flavor that I just could not get past. Light bodied and a bit fizzy. Not one of my favorites. Drinkable but barely.


 ChainGangGuy (1457), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/55/103/510/20
May 28, 2008  
Appearance: Pours a clear, amber body with a bubbly, frothy, white head. Smell: Sweetish-smelling, bready maltiness with a cup of apricot juice. Taste: Bready malts with a flash of sugary sweetness. Then, the flavor jumps into a suspiciously tart apricot juice taste. A fair kick of hop bitterness holds until the still rather worrisome tart finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation. Drinkability: Not very pleasant and a bit awkward to finish.


 Shag (1750), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
May 26, 2008  
This is one of those beers you arent really sure what they are going for. A copper color on this one. The aroma contains some grapefruit, lemons, but also a bit of maltiness like caramel and biscuit showing. The flavor is sweet and malty with some grapefruit, lemons, toffee, and caramel. Not horrible but not great either.


 kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/54/103/57/20
May 25, 2008  
Date: 05/24/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: hazy amber, wispy beige head, lots of drippy lace,
Aroma: dry caramel malt aroma with an earthy presence,
Flavor: dry and earthy flavor, light caramel sweetness balanced with a touch of tartness,

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 4/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 7/20
Rating: 2.3/5.0
Drinkability: 5/10
Score: *+/4


 CaptainCougar (4601), Rockville, Maryland, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/511/20
May 24, 2008  
Pours a transparent copper orange with a spotty-lacing white head. Aroma of lightly sweet caramel malts and a hint of tart light fruits. Starts with about average fullness and a touch of sweet pale malts along with some unexpected tartness and light fruity esters. Finishes mildly bitter and tart. Not sure if the tartness is expected.




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