87
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Portland, OR
What Our Editors Thought
Light mulling spice and hint of smoke on the nose suggest apple-picking with a campfire. The sip loses definition in a clumsy apple-ish generality. Light smoke resurfaces, but not enough to dry out the sip and encourage another.
What Our Panel Thought
Aroma takes me back to spiced cider at the Weihnachstmarkt—clove, cinnamon, apple, citrus. In the flavor, tart apple and spices fade into lingering light smoke. Underlying biscuit malt reminds me it's a beer. As spicy as it is smoky.
What the Brewers Say
Lightly smoked amber ale with a kiss of mulling spice, blended and re-fermented with freshly pressed apple juice.
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 13, 2020