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Dundee Festive Ale
Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.
- From:
- Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Winter Warmer
- ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 80
- Avg:
- 3.52 | pDev: 12.22%
- Reviews:
- 128
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 08, 2017
- Added:
- Oct 24, 2005
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 4
No description / notes.
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Ratings by thekevlarkid:
Reviewed by thekevlarkid from Maryland
3.57/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.57/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Out of a bottle this Winter Warmer was a hazy amber color with one finger of tan head that had some reddish highlights to it. As I consumed the beer the head retained itself at first but eventually disappeared entirely. However, the lacing was in sliding patches while it lasted. The aroma was of caramel malt, rye, spices, dark fruit, some alcohol, wood and a little must. The flavors were similar, starting with the caramel malt note in then went into the more woody elements accentuated by the spices followed by the bitterness of a slightly-over-the-hill beer. Admittedly, though well cared for, this brew four months ago would have been better. It was malty at first, then dry and earthy and that was about it. The body was medium, the mouthfeel average and the carbonation fine.
Jun 23, 2010More User Ratings:
Reviewed by jzlyo from Iowa
3.82/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.82/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Aroma is spices, malts and mild caramel. The flavor is malts/caramel, fruit, mild/medium earthiness and a mix of spices and slightly sour in the finish.
Apr 08, 2017Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas
3.5/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Clear dark amber in color, with a modest white head, which slowly fades to a dusting of foam. Thin, fine-beaded lacing coats the glass walls.
Aroma: Dark caramel, spices and fruit present a flourish not unlike a spiced holiday fruitcake.
Taste: Dark caramel dominates the opening, there are holiday spices as well, with cinnamon, and nutmeg quite notable. There is also a subtle undercurrent of nuts. Modest pine hops present themselves later in the taste to offer some balance. Finishes with a lingering spice note and a little caramel sweetness.
Mouth feel: Smooth and full, pleasantly soft, with just a hint of carbonation.
Drinkability/notes: In all, rather nice for an inexpensive and accessible holiday ale.
Presentation: Packaged in a standard twelve-once brown glass long neck bottle with a twist-off crown, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Dec 23, 2015Aroma: Dark caramel, spices and fruit present a flourish not unlike a spiced holiday fruitcake.
Taste: Dark caramel dominates the opening, there are holiday spices as well, with cinnamon, and nutmeg quite notable. There is also a subtle undercurrent of nuts. Modest pine hops present themselves later in the taste to offer some balance. Finishes with a lingering spice note and a little caramel sweetness.
Mouth feel: Smooth and full, pleasantly soft, with just a hint of carbonation.
Drinkability/notes: In all, rather nice for an inexpensive and accessible holiday ale.
Presentation: Packaged in a standard twelve-once brown glass long neck bottle with a twist-off crown, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Dundee Festive Ale from Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
80 out of
100 with
162 ratings
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