87
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Indianapolis, IN
What Our Editors Thought
“An inviting aroma of toasted sugar and caramel opens into a layered spiced-malt profile. Clove, ginger, and allspice evoke warm gingersnap cookies, finishing clean and dry, growing more expressive as the beer warms.”
What Our Panel Thought
“An avalanche of nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon in the aroma. Maple, lactose, and molasses team up with the chocolate and roasted-malt sweetness to stand their ground among all that spice. What emerges is an aggressively spiced holiday cookie in liquid form.”
What the Brewers Say
“Spice-forward holiday stout with notes of sweet gingerbread.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 10, 2025