Lou18 (1353), West Paterson, New Jersey, USA Apr 28, 2005 I have had many of these, and I like them more and more. The aroma of cinnamon and spice with orange is apparent right from the pour. Dark body with a small off white head. The taste was complex, with all the spices and malts mix and twirler to form a different sensations with each sip. This was very good. Can’t wait till next year. DavidP (1715), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Jan 9, 2006 Clear brown body, thin tan head. Varied but enjoyable flavor: brown sugar, mint, coriander, pine needles. The flavor has light brown sugar malt under orange peel, coriander, and nutmeg-like spice. The orange lends a refreshing fruitiness to the beer. Quite nice, the mouthfeel is a bit thin though. Dorwart (1622), Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA Dec 17, 2005 Good sized head of pretty dense bubbles. Light carbonation. Settles very nicely. Light malty aroma with spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) Color is sort of a port wine color. Very impressive actually. Malty and slightly sweet with just enough spices to make it interesting. Mellow yet flavorful. Litltle bit of dark fruit comes out as it warms. Medium bodied. Some molasses and a hint of coffee. Finish is smooth and a little dry. Nice alcohol warming. I like this stuff. JCapriotti (1378), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Jan 9, 2006 Clear coppery brown. Thin head. Nice spicy aroma... nutmeg/pumpkin based and light scotch whisky flair and a slight citrus edge. Nice balanced spice/citrus/sweet body... some nutmeg/pumpkin, slight orange, and brown sugar. Good stuff! DocLock (4170), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA Dec 13, 2004 On draft. Pours dark copper with some ruby. Aroma of malt, slight nuts and spice. Good Christmasy flavor with decent complexity and a smooth finish. I like RVB beers, and this one is no exception.
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