6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hey, I could make this! I have to take that into consideration when I rate this IPA. The hops aroma is nice, with a nice floral bitterness emanating from the golden body. The watery body, though, is just weak. Flavor is perfumey and slightly bitter, balanced by the slightest hint of malts. More of a session-oriented version of the IPA, and, considering the description that this was once a "summer seasonal," that shouldn't surprise me.
Tried
on 04 Aug 2003
at 20:09
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
2003 draught. Dark brownish black. Pours with a small retreating head. Iniitial taste is soft yet spicy. Not sharp, as some spiced beers can be. Has a medium body and lots of nutty malt. Begins to grow a bit sweet as it warms, and the spice level is rather one sided, very nutmeggy (i made that word up). Though it is smooth and drinkable when a bit colder. Dosent compare to the fuller, more complex Anchor and Winter Solstice, but is ok for a lighter mood. 7/4/6/3/14
2004 bottle Yikes. This is foul. Spice assault, backed with water. It reminds me of Buffalo Bills pumpkin ale, (not the pumpkin) because of the huge overspicing and lack of any body whatsoever. Where is all of the malt? How bout some yeast? How about anything other than pure watery spice. . . . . 6/3/4/1/7
2004 bottle Yikes. This is foul. Spice assault, backed with water. It reminds me of Buffalo Bills pumpkin ale, (not the pumpkin) because of the huge overspicing and lack of any body whatsoever. Where is all of the malt? How bout some yeast? How about anything other than pure watery spice. . . . . 6/3/4/1/7
Tried
from Can
on 15 Jul 2003
at 08:12
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Had this several years ago and didn’t think much of it. Now, the re-rate. Bright golden colour with a light head. Orangey-apricotty nose. Balanced palate with fresh orangey hop and melon and a backbone of breadcrusty malts. Clean, refreshing, a nice brunch beer.
Tried
on 18 Mar 2003
at 14:13
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
Amber colour with a nice slightly off-white head. Subtle smell with a decent amount of malt detectable in the nose. A normal ale, nothing too special throughout.
Tried
on 18 Mar 2003
at 12:29
8.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Kind of watery and murky-looking for a bock, but otherwise pretty good. Aroma of spices, gingerbread and oatmeal. The flavor is very roasty, with hints of oats from the aroma making an entrance. Slight citrus notes. There is something about the flavor that reminds me of a barley wine. Smooth, clean finish. This is a pretty darn good spring beer.
Tried
on 11 Mar 2003
at 19:04
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Very drinkable, but thin and mild for a winter beer, especially one that claims to be a winter "warmer." The spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) are present, tastes like Christmas all right. Not much else to the flavor, though, and the finish is watery and uneventful.
Tried
on 07 Mar 2003
at 19:10
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottled. Deep golden with big, lively head. Estery flowery hoppy aroma. Sweet and malty with soft mouthfeel and hop bitter finish. A well balanced IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Feb 2003
at 03:16
4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 4
Good beer, nothing special...no excessive hops. In fact, I would classify this as a Pale Ale, not even an IPA. I wouldn''t drink this again if a good IPA was offered from the pub!
Tried
on 10 Jan 2003
at 14:19
5.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Too much hoppiness and not nearly enough maltiness. This beer is watery, with a mostly uninteresting flavor. It tastes like they took their IPA and mixed a little bit of someone else''s oktoberfest into it.
Tried
on 27 Oct 2002
at 17:19
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
This has a wonderful, floral aroma and amber color. However, it is a tad on the bland side for an IPA. The hops don't sing as much as I would like in an IPA either. But, all this aside, it is a good overall beer.
Tried
on 28 Aug 2002
at 21:13