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Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1983.42/5.03.4/5.0Winter7%84.1English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
A rich, hearty ale perfect for the holiday season with a malty sweetness and spicy hop character. The generous use of five different malts is responsible for the full flavor and high alcohol level of this beer Saint Arnold Christmas Ale is best consumed at 45° Fahrenheit.
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 OhioDad (2491), Hilliard, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
May 10, 2006  
12oz bottle via trade with Walt! - Thanks! - Pours amber with a creamy offwhite head that stayed fairly well and laced the sides of the glass slightly. Aromas of floral notes, caramel, and a touch of spice. Flavors include copper sweetness, light floral hops, some nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. Smooth creamy palate and medium body makes this an easy drinker.


 DJMonarch (6845), Northwich, Cheshire, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Mar 15, 2006  
Barrel Draught from the jug at the GABF, Colorado Convention Center 01/10/2005 Amber coloured and strong in alcohol with a fruit aroma. Lasting malt finish.


 Sickboy282 (1098), San Diego, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Mar 14, 2006  
Pours a golden amber hue with a white head. Aromas of copper, herbs, apple. Flavors of light pear, citrus, light bitterness. Apple cider like finish with the spices.


 Silphium (2137), Haslett, Michigan, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Feb 7, 2006  
Fiery orange-red body, thin off-white head. Caramely, toasty aroma with hints of brown sugar and dark fruit in addition to earthy, bitter hops. Toasty, cerealy, fruity body with hints of grapes and smoke, with a lingering bitter finish. Nice cherry notes develop as the beer warms. Nutty and rather complex, but thin-bodied. Alcohol has a light presence. A nice extra sent by Walt.


 Rockinout (945), Kent, Ohio, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jan 10, 2006  
Mahagony color, light strawberry (?) in the nose. Taste is somewhat fruity with a spicy lemony finish. Thanks Fly!


SeasonalAleMan (6), USA
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4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/515/20
Dec 29, 2005  
Very good seasonal ale. With a nice aroma that bounces out the bottel neck as soon as its open. Appearance is light brown with a hint of yellow. Flavor is very smooth and ritch with a hint of spiciness to it. Too bad its only around for the holidays. Farily hard to find, and when found, only a few 6 packs are in stock.


 albert007 (409), Penobsquis, New Brunswick, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Dec 24, 2005  
Brown color with fizzy tan head. Aroma of fruity malt with some spiciness. Medium bodied, flavor is slightly toasty, fruity with a bitter spicy somewhat dry finish.


 Mangino (1027), Mississippi, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 20, 2005  
Pours a clear amber red color, small white head, a few dabs of lace. Aroma is floral, sweet with a little spice to it. Flavor is like a chrismtas wreath, spicy easy to drink, sliglty syrupy.



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