Christmas Ale
Goose Island Beer Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Brown Ale - American Winter Out of Production|
Score
6.95
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Specialty Belgian malts create a deep garnet color and a truly rich old European flavor in our classic Christmas Ale. And the generous amount of crystal hops adds that extra spicy aroma to your pint, perfect for a wintry night. Our Christmas Ale brings good tidings and joy to each Holiday Season. A two-time Gold Medal Winner in the World Beer Championships.
The original Goose Island Christmas Ale clocked in at 5.7% ABV. There was no 2010 vintage. The 2011 vintage saw a bump to 6.2% ABV but no new entry. The 2012 vintage was bumped up further to 7.5% ABV.
The original Goose Island Christmas Ale clocked in at 5.7% ABV. There was no 2010 vintage. The 2011 vintage saw a bump to 6.2% ABV but no new entry. The 2012 vintage was bumped up further to 7.5% ABV.
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6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Reviewed from notes.
The appearance had a dark brown colored body yielding a big foamy two finger white head that appears and settles to a half finger giving way to some nice lacing left behind in rings. No carbonation is seen rising due to the dark body.
The smell was based around some caramel, bread, and malts.
The taste takes those previously mentioned aromas to make it exceptionally sweet. There’s a slight toastiness coming out as well.
On the palate, she sat about at a medium with a dry finish and a sticky aftertaste.
Overall, not bad for a American Brown Ale that’s a seasonal. I’d probably get it again, but not necessarily need it for the Christmas season.
The appearance had a dark brown colored body yielding a big foamy two finger white head that appears and settles to a half finger giving way to some nice lacing left behind in rings. No carbonation is seen rising due to the dark body.
The smell was based around some caramel, bread, and malts.
The taste takes those previously mentioned aromas to make it exceptionally sweet. There’s a slight toastiness coming out as well.
On the palate, she sat about at a medium with a dry finish and a sticky aftertaste.
Overall, not bad for a American Brown Ale that’s a seasonal. I’d probably get it again, but not necessarily need it for the Christmas season.
Tried
from Can
on 30 Mar 2014
at 22:31
7/10
Average Winter beer.
Tried
on 21 Feb 2014
at 14:28
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Tasted 2011 version in december 2012. A nice floral aroma. Flavor is floral bitter with a well rounded aftertaste. Color is red amber with a white head.
Tried
on 27 Dec 2013
at 08:45
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Bottle. Nutty brown with a thin tan head. Aroma is light malt. Flavor is malt, nut, all a bit watery.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Dec 2013
at 13:37
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled at Monk’s Café Sveavägen, on December 9, 2013.Marked 2011, bottled 11/11/11.Cloudy brown color, tan head. Sweet, malty, Madeira scent. Sweet, malty, bitter taste. Medium mouthfeel, medium bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Dec 2013
at 04:30
8.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 9
Vintage 2011. Had my eye on it for a while, finally tried it. Unfiltered, Murky Orange Brown, Small Head, Lots Of Lacing. Sweet Smell. Sweet Toasted Caramel, Molasses and Raisins. Pleasant sweet and creamy aftertaste. Absolutely loved this one. Thank God for Christmas in July, gives me an extra opportunity to savor it and enjoy twice a year. Niiiice. Recommended.
Tried
on 23 May 2013
at 19:07
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle2012. Nose is brown sugar and vanilla, slight toffee. Taste is burn toast, lots of molassus, dark fruits, figs, leading to a warm toffee finish. Slight notes of coco and licorice. Medium mouthfeel. Lots of depth to the flavour and enjoyable, maybe a touch to bitter in the finish for my liking, given the sweeter tones of the beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2013
at 12:18
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at JF’s, from BOE, 20/04/13. Presume 2012 vintage - bottle states 7.3% ABV. Opaque chestnut brown with a thin beige film that retains well. Nose carries dark fruit notes, caramel malt, sugars, hops bringing up the rear. Taste comprises brown sugars, light spice, dark fruits, caramel, hint of booze. Medium bodied with bite, fine carbonation, dry in the finish. Really good stuff!
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 May 2013
at 00:30
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
30th November 2011
Slight haze on this deep amber beer. Tidy cream coloured head. Smooth semi dry palate. Nice smooth malt base. Well balanced hops with sweet orange dominating. Finishes semi dry. Decent and drinkable.
Slight haze on this deep amber beer. Tidy cream coloured head. Smooth semi dry palate. Nice smooth malt base. Well balanced hops with sweet orange dominating. Finishes semi dry. Decent and drinkable.
Tried
on 03 Feb 2013
at 05:38
Tried
on 26 Jan 2013
at 12:40