7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Apr 2026
at 00:20
7.9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at Fallbrook in a large tulip glass. Hazy gold with a white head and nice lacing. Initial taste is orange and sweet citrus. Fades to strong pine and citrus rind.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Apr 2026
at 23:53
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Shaker pint draft at The Bar in Mission, Kansas. The pour is a copper, amber, brown with a thin off white head. The aroma is nutty, caramel malt and a touch of herbal earth. The taste is the nutty, spice, toffee caramel and soft earth along with nutmeg to the back. The palate is medium to heavier bodied with soft carbonation and the earth nutmeg finish. Clean, tasty Alt that incorporated traditional Holiday Ale spicing.
Tried
from Draft
at
The Bar - Mission
on 07 Jan 2026
at 01:18
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
a: very hazy golden body | thinnish white head
a: alpha acids | dank | apricots
f: grapefruit | pine | pungent
t: pure resin | crisp malts | citrusey end
o: robust throughout | pure old-school | floral & dry
12 ounce can | Hy-Vee (grocery): Omaha, Nebraska | 21-August-2025 | US$10,99/mixed six pack | best by: 05-November-2025 | sampled: 21-August-2025, a few hours after purchase
a: alpha acids | dank | apricots
f: grapefruit | pine | pungent
t: pure resin | crisp malts | citrusey end
o: robust throughout | pure old-school | floral & dry
12 ounce can | Hy-Vee (grocery): Omaha, Nebraska | 21-August-2025 | US$10,99/mixed six pack | best by: 05-November-2025 | sampled: 21-August-2025, a few hours after purchase
Tried
from Can
from
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits - Lincoln NE
on 21 Aug 2025
at 05:13
5.8/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
a: perfectly clear golden body | absolutely no head
a: brine | chiles | yeast
f: salt | pickles (duh!) | spice
t: cucumbers | biscuits | soft sweetness at end
o: true-to-name | refreshing in Summer | easy-drinking, still!
12 ounce can | Hy-Vee (grocery): Omaha, Nebraska | 21-August-2025 | US$10,99/mixed six pack | best by: 07-December-2025 | sampled: 21-August-2025, a few hours after purchase
a: brine | chiles | yeast
f: salt | pickles (duh!) | spice
t: cucumbers | biscuits | soft sweetness at end
o: true-to-name | refreshing in Summer | easy-drinking, still!
12 ounce can | Hy-Vee (grocery): Omaha, Nebraska | 21-August-2025 | US$10,99/mixed six pack | best by: 07-December-2025 | sampled: 21-August-2025, a few hours after purchase
Tried
from Can
from
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits - Lincoln NE
on 21 Aug 2025
at 05:11
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can.
A- Oak, cognac, raisin, brown sugar, boozy, chocolate.
A- Black color, dark liquid, beige head.
F- Booze, chocolate, brown sugar, oak, strong.
T- Full body, average texture, average carbonation, complex finish.
O- The first few sips are rather complex and really nice. Zipline always does good with these variants. As it warms, the alcohol heat becomes more present. If that would remain a bit more subdued throughout the pint this would really be top notch. Great.
A- Oak, cognac, raisin, brown sugar, boozy, chocolate.
A- Black color, dark liquid, beige head.
F- Booze, chocolate, brown sugar, oak, strong.
T- Full body, average texture, average carbonation, complex finish.
O- The first few sips are rather complex and really nice. Zipline always does good with these variants. As it warms, the alcohol heat becomes more present. If that would remain a bit more subdued throughout the pint this would really be top notch. Great.
Tried
from Can
on 27 Jul 2025
at 20:23
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Can.
A- Mild spice, faint pickle brine, weak.
A- Gold color, slightly hazy liquid, white head.
F- Spicy, mild pickle, grains.
T- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, lingering spicy finish.
O- Pickle Time was pretty good but this is less so. The heat overtakes almost all pickle flavor. Not that spicy but the spice just kills everything else. Okay. Gave me instant heartburn.
A- Mild spice, faint pickle brine, weak.
A- Gold color, slightly hazy liquid, white head.
F- Spicy, mild pickle, grains.
T- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, lingering spicy finish.
O- Pickle Time was pretty good but this is less so. The heat overtakes almost all pickle flavor. Not that spicy but the spice just kills everything else. Okay. Gave me instant heartburn.
Tried
from Can
on 09 Jun 2025
at 16:56
9.5/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9
Flavor 10
Texture 10
Overall 9.5
Pitch black with a fizzy brown head. Aroma is oak, licorice, Cognac, brown sugar, chocolate, dried cherries. Initial taste is rich chocolate, Cognac, brown sugar, light oak. Fades to hazelnut, oak, a dry finish. Outstanding.
Tried
from Can
on 27 Apr 2025
at 02:41
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can.
A- Dark brown color, opaque liquid, tan head.
A- Roasty, pie spice, clove, nutmeg, cocoa, light coffee.
F- Pie spice, gourd, coffee, slightly earthy, cocoa, roasty.
T- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, balanced finish.
O- Really nice. Better than expected. Would be a wonderful cool fall evening brew. Like a pumpkin chai. Well balanced flavors.
A- Dark brown color, opaque liquid, tan head.
A- Roasty, pie spice, clove, nutmeg, cocoa, light coffee.
F- Pie spice, gourd, coffee, slightly earthy, cocoa, roasty.
T- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, balanced finish.
O- Really nice. Better than expected. Would be a wonderful cool fall evening brew. Like a pumpkin chai. Well balanced flavors.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Apr 2025
at 01:58
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle. clear amber pour, with a medium off white head. Aroma is metallic, with some hints of dried cherry, and sharp cereals. MOuth feel is standard, carb is lively. Finish is medium bitter, cherry is all but gone, bready metallic finish. meh.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Feb 2025
at 06:39