beer_name: Great Lakes Christmas Ale
text: Notes seem pretty old, but they're plenty legible... The color is a golden amber. The head pours nicely and retains well, leaving some spotty lacing. This one's got what I expect in a winter warmer: a nice, firm malt backing with gentle caramel and toffee notes and light, subtle spices underneath. Cinnamon comes out a little more strongly than it does on the nose, and the result is positive. Otherwise, that caramel / toffee malt backbone. Fairly standard stuff. The body is medium, and carbonation is moderate. This is a strong, tasty winter warmer and a good example of the style.