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Wild Goose Snow Goose Winter Ale 3.39 278

Wild Goose Snow Goose Winter Ale

Percentile
82
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2783.4/5.03.39/5.0Winter5.9%82.1English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Our winter ale will warm your winter with a round toasty body and a vibrant finish of Cascade, Willamette, Fuggles and Goldings hops. A rich ale, this award-winning classic ages well -- enjoy its complexity and earthy oakness long after the snow has melted away.
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 JK (2960), Richfield, Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/103/514/20
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
6/103/57/103/514/20
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
5/103/55/102/511/20
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
6/103/55/103/515/20
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
4/102/53/102/55/20
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
6/103/57/103/515/20
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
7/103/57/103/516/20
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
7/104/56/104/510/20
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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