The Gift (WinterBock Lager)
Starr Hill Brewery

The Gift (WinterBock Lager)The Gift (WinterBock Lager)
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From:
Starr Hill Brewery
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Maibock
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.53 | pDev: 15.3%
Reviews:
66
Ratings:
148
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 18, 2015
Added:
Nov 19, 2008
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  7
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Ratings by DMXLOX22:
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Reviewed by DMXLOX22 from Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Pick up a single of this brew at my local establishment. Pretty excited to start the winter beer season.

Appearance: pours a nice, clear, golden and smooth color. Not much head, little lacing and retention. Pretty clear for a winter beer.

Smell: sharp scent of malty hops, and cider. Not too much to brag about, but still inviting.

Taste: first sip brings on sweet maltiness. Somewhat honey flavor and bread-like, somewhat strong flavor.

Mouthfeel: light to medium body, some cream. Medium carbonation.

Drinkability: goes down kind of smooth. Not too bad. Pretty average brew, considering this is the first time I've had this style. Somewhat reminds me of a winter beer. Maybe I would have this again, but I would recommend it. Still goes down pretty smooth.
Dec 06, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.95 by godawgs from Louisiana

Apr 18, 2015
 
Rated: 1.5 by newbeeraday from Pennsylvania

Nov 15, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.25 by rlpete from Virginia

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by KevMo84 from California

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Latarnik from New Jersey

May 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by atrocity from Virginia

Apr 29, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by colinclovt from Virginia

Apr 27, 2014
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Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania

2.76/5  rDev -21.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Poured into a standard pint glass, color is gold to copper, head is bright white, presenting about 1/2 inch thick.

Smell is of honey (?), pretty sweet smelling, malts may be a touch caramelly, but the sweet note is powerful.

Taste is way too sweet for maibock/hellles bock - sweetness is similar to a beer with honey added, maybe its caramel malt plus age? Matlt flavor is difficult to distinguish, but there appear to be some biscuit or breadyi flavors, the base malt seems to be over fermented and producing some sweeter off flavors. hops are hard to distinguish, but come through as muddled grass and earthy notes.

Mouthfeel is a touch crisp, may be overcarbonated, sweetness flavor is lingering and overpowering. Hops dont seem to balance.

Overall, this is not a good representation of a bock, helles or maibock. It is way too sweet. There are some spring bock features, maybe a touch of biscuit, but the hops are not balancing.
Apr 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zp6167a from District of Columbia

Feb 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by jlivings757 from Virginia

Dec 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by wshell1 from Tennessee

Dec 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Durge from Connecticut

Nov 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Oct 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by ROGUE16 from Delaware

Oct 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Aug 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by IsabelleM from District of Columbia

Aug 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Shall6815 from Virginia

Aug 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by bmjivi221 from Virginia

Jul 21, 2013
The Gift (WinterBock Lager) from Starr Hill Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 148 ratings