 VENOM (941), Connecticut, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 21, 2002 Clear copper. Thin off white head. Light carbonation. Butterscotch yeasty aroma, caramel malts and light toasted sugar cookies. Whoo. Mellow body, loaded with very light toasted and caramel malts, fruity yeast and earthy hops. Strong toffee notes as you hold it in your mouth. Light fuzzy alcohol. Warming. Gets buttery as it sits but not that trademark yeastiness, just a warm accompaniment. Finishes with a light burnt caramel/alcohol mix. Very nice seasonal.
Tippie4 (97), Auburn, Maine, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 18, 2004 Nice reddish/copper tint with nice head and good strong but not overpowering taste.
jah noth (1020), Rochester, New York, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 24, 2003 For a strong ale this is rather weak but for a stock ale this is very nice. Nice auburn color with a nice upfront amount of caramel maltiness. Some sourness in the middle and a clean, dry finish. Enjoyable, absolutely.
eraserhd10 (226), new haven, Connecticut, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 4, 2004 I was quite impressed with this American-bred English Strong/Seasonal Ale. Good aroma. Taste of bark, chocolate, chestnuts and acorns. Like being plunged face first into a pile of leaves that have basted in straight alcohol. Better than typical Holiday brew. Crisp, clean, dry finish.
lagermonkey (597), Marietta, Georgia, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 9, 2005 Pours a dark amber, clear with a dense orangeish tan head. Lacy. Smells spicy and lightly hoppy. Creamy.
Tastes rich and spicy with light hops underneath the malt. Touch of alcohol bite. Bitter and creamy. Smooth finish. Sticky mouthfeel with a light hoppy aftertaste. Just as good as I remembered it from last year.
One of the most smooth, drinkable winter ales out there. I’m glad it’s back.
boto (1345), Granby, Connecticut, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 1, 2000 A nice, Malty Winter beer, without the fruits that permeate this catagory
DYCSoccer17 (2201), Davis, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 1, 2002 Updated: Apr 28, 2004
RE-RATE: Ok, I know this brewery has closed and re-opened and what not in the past couple years. The bottle I have only says "Winter Ale" on it. Nothing about Stock, but I assume it's the same thing. Malty caramel aroma with a yeastly belgian-type nose. Pour is a dark copper/amber with a very nice yellow head that turns off-white. Lots of malt kick in the middle. Finish is quite sweet and sugary with some mild smoked bitterness in the very finish. This is actually quite good.
Original Rate = 7/4/6/4/12. Not much in the way for comments--was still a RB newbie.
UnionMade (621), Connecticut, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 1, 2003 Hmmm... Decent. Alcohol is the most prominent flavor, followed by a bit of malty caramel and very light hoppiness. Fairly effervescent, but enough flavor and body to carry through. Full bodied, with a good complexity and a warm tummy feeling. My idea of a winter beer. I like it.
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