 ericandersnavy (1141), crossroads, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 20, 2008 bottle thanks to swalden 28. poured a dark amber with an off white head. aroma of some floral hops, citrus, and pine. flavor was piney, grassy, and some good hops. this would be a good IPA/APA. not sure why its called a winter brew, but hey whatever makes ya money right?
epf33 (222), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 19, 2008 it’s the best "winter" beer i’ve had. it’s a fruity flavor with roasty afternotes, i don’t know how they pulled it off
Swalden28 (1531), McKinney, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 17, 2008 Bottle from S&K Beverage in Plano, TX. Pours a clear, dark amber, off-white head. Aroma of citrus, pine and berry. Flavor is malty, piny, hoppy bitter, some citrus. Body is light-medium, high carbonation. Overall, it is a hoppy esb......I don’t know why they call this a winter brew....
BMan1113VR (2958), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 17, 2008 Bottlede on 10/29/08 and drank on 11/14/08. Pours with a huge, fluffy, off-white head and a dark hazlenut body. Some good lacing. Some spicey piney hops and a bit of toasted malt and orange peel in the aroma. Taste is hoppy with some orange and a bit watery compared to the aroma. Some toasted malt and toffee. Creamyish mouthfeel, and light carbonation.
Butters (1654), Virginia, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 |
Nov 17, 2008 2008 seasonal. Clear dark amber pour with fair light tan head. Nose of citrus hop with a hint of pine. Some maltiness in the flavor but not much. Good as a hoppy esb, but not much of a ’winter’ beer...
TheSponge (281), Lynnwood, Washington, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 2, 2008 12 oz. bottle purchased at Central Market in Mill Creek, WA. Pours a very dark amber with an off-white/cream colored head. Flavor: Full-bodied, very malty, with hints of spice and dried fruit.
mcjay (304), Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 2, 2008 Copper color with a medium off white head. Slightly sweet, fruity aroma with some hops. Taste is slightly malty with a little bite to it.
DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 30, 2008 (Bottle). Malty, slightly fruity aroma. Dark reddish copper body, small off-white head, nice lacing. Taste is quite pleasant...malt, nuts, touch of fruit, lingering finish. Much better than its current average score.
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