Wassail Ale
Woodstock Inn Brewery

Wassail AleWassail Ale
Beer Geek Stats | Print Shelf Talker
From:
Woodstock Inn Brewery
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
Ranked #125
ABV:
8%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,349
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 12.04%
Reviews:
52
Ratings:
108
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 20, 2023
Added:
Mar 06, 2005
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  9
Deep ruby hue, A hearty full bodies holiday ale . Very malty with assertive hoppiness combining with alcohol warmth.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Photo of chinchill
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.76/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
16 oz can from Vermont with illegible date(s?) stamped on the bottom. Served in a .6L beer glass.

Appearance. This is a fine looking winter ale. It has a clear, dark reddish-brown body with a durable beige head.

The aroma is a mix of light spices, substantial malts, and some hops. These don't quite gel here but the outcome is nice in the flavor. This winter seasonal doesn't make the common error (IMO) of overdoing "winter" spices. It drinks like a lightly spicy, strong American Brown Ale.
Nov 20, 2023
Photo of BeerAndGasMasks
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Fro m the 12 oz can, it pours a nice reddish amber with a modest, though long lasting, light tan head. In the nose, it is sweetish malt and a bit of vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. In the mouth, it is malty with a light spice. It leaves an oily feel in the mouth after. Hmm.
Mar 20, 2020
Photo of 57md
Reviewed by 57md from Pennsylvania

3.79/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a bright copper color with little head. The nose is malty and bready. The flavor follows the nose with a dry finish. The body on this offering is a bit thin for the style.
Feb 24, 2020
 
Rated: 3.8 by smb71481 from Vermont

Jan 14, 2019
Photo of Lone_Freighter
Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It pours a dark brown yielding a nice one inch white foamy head into my nonic. Some nice spider web yet light foamy lacing speckles the sides of the glass. The smell is spicy having the normal winter spices up front such as nutmeg, allspice and ginger. There is some light brown sugar in the background. The taste is semi-sweet with the previously mentioned flavors and light bitterness coming in through some light hops, mostly balanced. The palate is about a medium, could be ranging closer to heavy, a mostly one and done in a session.. Some light sharpness a bit here and there, nothing obscure. Overall, this is a good winter warmer that I would come back to.
Jun 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by mattycasey from Massachusetts

Feb 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by Jacob17 from Maine

Feb 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by dpgoblejr from New Hampshire

Jan 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.82 by Bitburger from Vermont

Jan 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by redsoxjim from Massachusetts

Jun 13, 2016
 
Rated: 2.92 by Exeggutor from New Hampshire

Mar 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by MispeledStalion from Ohio

Mar 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by kdivers from New Hampshire

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by DOSullivan

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.57 by Satchboogie from Belgium

Jun 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by Auror from Massachusetts

May 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.48 by jefftuck47 from Connecticut

Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.06 by johnarush from New Hampshire

Feb 22, 2015
Photo of tekstr1der
Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

3.48/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
On tap. I was looking forward to this as it was their strongest offering last visit. Reddish-brown in appearance, with a tan head that quickly dissipates. Aromas of spice and malt, it's appealing. Initial flavor is strange with some medicinal taste, but quickly mellows to a smooth, malty and sweet finish. Not bad, but not great.
Jan 31, 2015
Photo of StrayteEDGE
Rated by StrayteEDGE from Massachusetts

2.65/5  rDev -25.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
not the best, very strong
Jan 25, 2015
Wassail Ale from Woodstock Inn Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 108 ratings