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Shipyard Prelude Ale 3.26 230

Shipyard Prelude Ale

Percentile
72
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bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2303.27/5.03.26/5.0Winter6.8%66.7English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Prelude Special Ale is full-bodied in the true English Style. It’s a rich and nutty ale with a hoppy finish and an inviting deep amber hue. Available November-December.
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 Davhgbrew (418), Boca Raton, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Nov 12, 2005  
Spicy aroma. Whispy white head. The first sip tastes exactly like it smells...spicy and a little malty. Tastes like a brew drink around the fire at Christmas time.


 mjg74 (1999), La Mesa, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 10, 2005  
Bottled. Pours a medium amber like color. Sweet bubblegum/malty aroma. Flavor is sweet with light traces of chocolate and a nice roasted coffee flavor. A bit of maltiness. Very smoothe and easy drinking. Enjoyable.


 BeerBlockaid (548), Jacksonville, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/514/20
Nov 9, 2005  
boston tea party delayed due to heavy snows and christmas jeer. not a bad brew. amber, foamy head with a roasted bitter/dry burnt leather and caramel. a little fizzhop. I definately didnt taste anything *holiday* about this though.No real christmas associated spices or such.


 BigBastard (668), L.A., California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Nov 6, 2005  
Semi sweet almost cola flavor with some spices, chocolate and caramel. A nice winter beer.


 TrevorFloyd (309), Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/58/103/516/20
Sep 16, 2005  
Deep amber color with a medium to thin body, this one tasted of toffee and caramel and maybe a hint of maple. It may only be September, but it gave me a nice dose of early Christmas spirit.


 crizay (1050), Brook Park (was Tampa,FL), Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Jul 17, 2005  
This was a very enjoyable christmas time beer. Sorry haven’t gotten to a computer in 2 weeks but remember I really liked it.


 paul9639 (116), New Hampshire, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Jun 20, 2005  
Dark amber color with a tan head. Aroma is a hint of alchol and and root beer. Flavor is subtle notes of toffee and chocolate, with a thick mouthfeel. Not a bad beer to find in a grocery store.


 ruggedman (626), Portland, Maine, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 31, 2005  
Excellent winter time beer. Dark reddish color with a smallish tan head. Toffee caramel taste with a hint of cognac flavors present. Hop intensive aftertaste, i’d say this is an excellent choice for a winter brew.



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