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| Winter Warmers: The Cure for what ails You... |
Brewery: Harpoon Brewery
Date: January 24th, 2013
Style: Winter Warmer, Spiced Ale
Spiced Ale
Spiced Ale
ABV: 5.9%
Similar To: Anchor Christmas Ale
Description:
A "ground stop" at O'Hare forced Mrs. Beer and me to spend the night at a Boston Logan hotel. Rather than suffer through whatever indignities awaited us via the in-house dining options, we headed into Beantown proper for a walk around the Common (in sub-zero weather - not our best idea), followed by dinner and drinks. In the spirit of trying to restore my circulation, I opted for Harpoon Brewery's Winter Warmer.
First Impression:
Pours an enticing dark amber/red head with white lacing which dissipated quickly.
Smell:
Very strong aroma of holiday spices, notably cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and some background sweetness, maybe brown sugar.
Taste:
Just as the aroma alluded to, strongly spiced and sweet, slight malt taste, with no really discernible hops.
On the Palate:
Mildly carbonated, smooth but not overly rich or syrupy.
Why You'll like It:
Likely to be popular among those who like sweeter or holiday-themed beers, such as pumpkin or Christmas ales.
...and why You won't:
Cinnamon and sweetness are this beer's defining characteristics. If you're not a fan of either in your beer, or just don't enjoy the style, HWW isn't likely to change your opinion.
In Closing...:
An enjoyable winter warmer which doesn't stray from the characteristics that make the style popular. Though not particularly well-balanced, I found it to be the perfect remedy for a frosty evening and the very trying day which preceded it.
Rating: 3.5 Stars (out of 5)
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