Bitterbill Profile

Canned November 7th 2025 from Good Times Oakland.

It pours a clear straw gold with a finger of foam. Retention is very good, lacing is excellent.

The smell is noble hops, toasted malt adds some balance but the spicy hops dominate.

The taste is noble hops like German and Czech beers specialize in and that's impressive when brewers from the US accomplish that. Toasted malt backs up the hops and brings some balance but really, the hops are in control.

Medium bodied with lively carbonation, I would certainly drink this again.

Tried from Can on 12 Dec 2025 at 15:26

7.9

Bitterbill (4330) reviewed Distinctive Holiday Ale (2025) from Cloudburst Brewing 1 month ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

From Good Times Oakland, canned November 18th 2025.

It pours a clear dark amber a solid finger of foam. Retention and lacing are top notch.

The smell is spicy with the most noticeable being nutmeg. There's caramel malt, allspice, on the sweet side but not really sweet.

The taste is nutmeg, allspice, caramel malt, sweet but yet again, not overly sweet. Very little bitterness here with the spicing dominating the entire session.

Medium bodied, I would certainly drink this again. It's very good.

Tried from Can on 12 Dec 2025 at 14:31

7.6

Bitterbill (4330) reviewed Winter White Ale from Samuel Adams 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Best by March 2026. Local purchase.

It pours a hazy orange gold with over a finger of foam, very good retention and lacing.

The smell is orange zest, nutmeg, sweet cinnamon, hint of coriander.

The taste is orange zest, cinnamon, light nutmeg, coriander, overall spicy and kind of sweet.

Good mouthfeel, I would drink this again. Very nice.

Tried from Can on 11 Dec 2025 at 22:38

Bitterbill updated a beer: Distinctive Holiday Ale (2025) brewed by Cloudburst Brewing
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Bitterbill updated a beer: The Resin Wrangler brewed by Original Pattern Brewing Company
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Bitterbill updated a beer: Pineapple Peak brewed by Cellarmaker Brewing Company
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Bitterbill updated a beer: StarHops64 brewed by Alvarado Street Brewery
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Bitterbill has a new beer style achievement

Level 14 for Stout ticks with a total of 450 ticks of this master style.
Cold Brew from Samuel Adams was the one that did it!
1 month ago

6.4

Bitterbill (4330) reviewed Cold Brew from Samuel Adams 1 month ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Best before April 2026.

Pours black with some red hues, a finger of tan foam, good retention and lacing.

Smell is coffee, roasted malt, leaning towards the bitter side.

Taste is coffee, roasted malt, some lactose, finish is a bit strange. Milky bitter.

Mouthfeel is a bit thin. Good enough but I can do without it.

Tried from Can on 08 Dec 2025 at 21:43