JK (2960), Richfield, Minnesota, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 2/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Jan 20, 2008 This reminds me of Old Jubilation. A very malty beer, and quite dry. Smooth and easy to drink, with a mild hop finish. nramsburg (202), New York, New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Jan 19, 2008 Nice strong flavor. Hoppy and not too alcoholic, very light and balanced for a winter/holiday beer. Quite toasty with malt on the nose. As one previous taster noted, wet dog definitely predominates. Tasty beer and my first from Goose Island. tytoanderso (1387), St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 11/20 | Jan 16, 2008 12 oz bottle from MilkmanDan. Aroma of sweet toffee and grassy and herbal hops. Pours hazy cloudy copper with lots of floaties. Bland on the tongue. Grass and toffee. Medium to thin with a watery finish. Skyview (4057), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jan 15, 2008 Sampled at MN Ratebeer Winter Gathering in Maplewood, MN and supplied by MilkmanDan. From a 12-oz bottle pours a semi-clear dark brown brew with a thin off-white head that leaves behind a thin ring. Aroma of light vegetable character, some powdery dark malt, flowery hops and a touch of white pepper. Taste is medium bodied, very little carbonation with flavors of powdery dark malt, a touch of ivory soap and some light fruit. Finish is slightly metallic with a dry malt aftertaste. Could use a little more spice. Cobra (1066), In a van, down by the river, Maryland, USA
| 1.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 2/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 5/20 | Jan 13, 2008 Um, no. 12 oz. brown, longneck bottle.
No freshness date seen. Poured out a deep amber color, with a minimal tan colored head. Aromas are of dish soap, cocoa powder, wet dog.
Flavors aren’t much better. Nasty stuff.
Go back to the drawing board. badgerben (3605), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jan 13, 2008 MN Ratebeer Winter Gathering, January 12, 2008. Thanks to MilkmanDan for sharing. Copper color with a thin head. Dusty hop aroma. Very dry malt taste. Earthy English hops. Simple and good. BDR (2164), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Jan 12, 2008 Nice brown color with faint head. Nice carob nose. Very very good carob body. Solid body. BrewDad (2370), Olympia, Washington, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 10/20 | Jan 10, 2008 12oz Bottle – mwelsh13 - Trade
Aroma – Dark malt with a slight spices aroma.
Appearance – Brown in color, clear with a thin head.
Flavor – A good winter ale flavor this was not huge but It had some good flavors.
Palate – Good Mouthfeel, dry finish with a sweetness added.
Overall – A nice winter ale this was not the huge flavor most winter ales have this was a good beginner Winter ale. .
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