Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale
Poured from a 12oz into a tall pilsner. A nice looking light amber body, free from sediment and crystal in clarity, lands below a white fluffy head. The head is rather large, a good 3 fingers. It hangs out for a surprising amount of time, leaving a bit of lacing on it's way down. Aroma is heavy with malt and just a bit hoppy. Notes of toasted nuts come up now and then. A slight undertone of sweet citrus pokes it's way into the mix. Nice and complex, as well as well balanced. Can't complain about the nice bouquet. Flavor is smooth, starts with a nice honey sweet followed by cream and then a mild bitter finish. A bit of citrus undertone is detectable throughout. Just a slight biscuit note towards the end. Like the aroma, well balanced and complex. Very nice. Mouthfeel is a bit thick,. with little carbonation. Nothing special and, i wish it were a bit more alive. Other than the slight flatness to the feel, a very good brew. Complex and well balanced, i like this one.