Christmas Ale 2010
Abita Brewing Co.

Christmas Ale 2010Christmas Ale 2010
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From:
Abita Brewing Co.
 
Louisiana, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.43 | pDev: 16.91%
Reviews:
46
Ratings:
69
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 09, 2014
Added:
Nov 06, 2010
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  3
Christmas Ale (November - December) rounds out our calendar. Generally, this beer is a dark ale, however, the recipe changes each year, offering a unique product crafted with special care. Enjoy your holidays with Abita Christmas Ale.
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Rated: 3.25 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by noperative from Louisiana

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by illtexzona from Illinois

Feb 19, 2013
 
Rated: 1 by MassachusettsBeerFan from Massachusetts

Feb 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by RyanSBrennan from New Jersey

Dec 21, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by Damian74 from South Carolina

Dec 07, 2012
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Reviewed by mgironta from New Jersey

2.88/5  rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This brew poured with a one finger off white head that dissipated quickly, leaving no lacing to speak of on the glass. The body is a cloudy chestnut-brown color. On the nose, I got a lot of nuttiness and maltiness going on. It also had another scent, almost an unpleasant sweetness. Hmm, this is odd. On the taste, it’s not what I expected at all. It has some caramel malt and nuttiness, but it’s very watery. Medium carbonation also comes through on the brew. This brew was definitely underflavored, at least for me. The finish had nothing on it. I’m usually a big fan of Abita brews, but this is just not a pleasant brew for me. It’s also not what I would expect out of a Christmas beer. Definitely would not have this one again.
Sep 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by fatbatcat from Georgia

Jul 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by JHeskew

Jul 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by NeverSettle from Texas

Jun 17, 2012
 
 
Rated: 2.75 by deonreds from New York

Mar 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by AWS2111 from Pennsylvania

Jan 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by thisladyluck from Iowa

Dec 31, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by salinasa from Michigan

Dec 31, 2011
 
Rated: 2 by Chugs13 from New Jersey

Dec 28, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by Grebdioz from Texas

Dec 28, 2011
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Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas

4/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Clear, deep amber brown with a dense, persistent cream-colored cloud top head. Abundant Belgian lace adorns the glass walls. Numerous streams of fat bubbles drif lazily to the surface.

Aroma: Lots of toasted malts, caramel, a little cocoa as well, modest herbal hops, and slight spices.

Taste: Opens with nut and toffee notes. A pronounced undercurrent of cold coffee is present throughout the taste. Caramel is present as well, with hints of dark fruit and brown sugar. Toward the close of the taste, pine tar hops appear and linger well past the close. The finish is a bit dry.

Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant.

Drinkability/notes: A very nice example of the style, with a little Christmas spicing as well.

Packaged in a short twelve-ounce brown glass bottle with a pry-off crown, served in a standard Pilsener glass.
Dec 21, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by JimmytheSaintPSU from Pennsylvania

Dec 15, 2011
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Reviewed by Cyberkedi from Georgia

3.41/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a nice opaque dark-chocolate brown with a fine-bubbled light tan head that leaves some good lacing. Aroma is not strong, but does invite a taste with malty, woody, and subtle cinnamon and cloves notes. Flavor has a malty core with spice (cinnamon and cloves) hints and a woody, slightly bitter hops undertone. Texture has average body but a fair amount of tingle, leaving a fizzy, woody finish.
Dec 12, 2011
Christmas Ale 2010 from Abita Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 69 ratings