YuleSmith (Summer)
22 oz bottle poured into a mexican tulip - Fridge temp - 2008 Appearance: A copper colored, transparent beer shows some moderate carbonation. The frothy, cream colored head rises a tall 5" and shows great retention. If anything, the head is too excessive. Tons and tons of coating lace. Smell: Hoppy, spicy and malty. A caramel malt base is sweet but gets overtaken by a leathery, cinnamon and nutmeg spice. An earthy, herbal hop aroma is constant. Taste: A smooth and sweet beer; this brew has a nice caramel flavor to go with the spices. Gingerbread, cinnamon, hop bitterness, and a slight root beer flavor are main components. A bitter hop finish. Mouthfeel: Lots of sweet, spicy, bitter and boozy feelings. Very vinous and coating in the mouth and throat. Because of this, there is a medium to heavy body. Drinkability: A decent brew. The hops are awkward, but this could be one of the better holiday beers. Not bad.