-
Stop lurking! Log in to search, post in our forums, review beers, see fewer ads, and more. — Todd, Founder of BeerAdvocate
Winter Skål
Capital Brewery
- From:
- Capital Brewery
- Wisconsin, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #29 - ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #24,292 - Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 12.6%
- Reviews:
- 160
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 29, 2023
- Added:
- Feb 02, 2002
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 24
A full bodied beer with a warm amber hue showing off its rich malt heritage. Mildly bittered featuring a hop presence that compliments and rounds out the malt overtones.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.77/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
3.77/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
Not to quibble, but this is a Vienna to me and to the brewer. But, whatever. I don't drink enough lagers to sound expert. For that reason, I don't drink enough from Capital... although I enjoy their brews almost every time. They also are a totally cool micro and I explain why in other reviews. .. hence my high Overall Hugs.
Skal Looks a nice amber, Smells mostly of malts (a bit undistinguished), Tastes balanced with a nice lingering use of hops in almost a semi-dry finish. It is medium in my mouth. And it washed down Asian food for lunch, so is versatile. And worth having again.
Nov 29, 2023Skal Looks a nice amber, Smells mostly of malts (a bit undistinguished), Tastes balanced with a nice lingering use of hops in almost a semi-dry finish. It is medium in my mouth. And it washed down Asian food for lunch, so is versatile. And worth having again.
Reviewed by Papercut4 from Wisconsin
3.68/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours out of the bottle a crystal clear dark amber with a fizzy head that dissipates within 30 seconds. Lazy bubbles running up the side of the glass. Smells of bready malts and possibly some citrus. Taste follows suit with some great malt notes and robust but easy to drink. Excellently carbonated to keep the sips going.
Apr 06, 2023Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin
3.92/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a completely clear, rich orange color with a strong and fluffy white head. SRM of 12. (4.00)
Aroma: Strong and bready aromas of rich bread, caramel, citrus, and some caramel sweetness underneath. (3.75)
Flavor: Strong and bready flavors of rich bread, some orange citrus, munich malt. Finishes with smooth caramel. (4.00)
Feel: Medium to heavier bodied, moderate carbonation and a soft, smooth finish. (3.75)
Compared to Capital Oktoberfest 12/2022: Pours similar, similar aromas. Slightly more bready and rich malt flavors. Less earthy and floral hoppy notes. Slightly maltier, but similar.
Compared to Bent Tuba Titletown 12/2022: Pours similar, milder aromas. More rich bread, orange, and malty flavors. Less toasted malt and baked caramel.
Overall: A rich and bready lager here. Rich bread, orange citrus, with some Munich malt flavors. Very much like a Marzen or Festbier more than a Vienna lager and drinks very similar to their Oktoberfest side to side. Slightly more malty. I think this one drinks more like a fall than winter lager as others have mentioned. Maybe a season too late, but still good flavor here. (Rating: 3.92)
Dec 12, 2022Aroma: Strong and bready aromas of rich bread, caramel, citrus, and some caramel sweetness underneath. (3.75)
Flavor: Strong and bready flavors of rich bread, some orange citrus, munich malt. Finishes with smooth caramel. (4.00)
Feel: Medium to heavier bodied, moderate carbonation and a soft, smooth finish. (3.75)
Compared to Capital Oktoberfest 12/2022: Pours similar, similar aromas. Slightly more bready and rich malt flavors. Less earthy and floral hoppy notes. Slightly maltier, but similar.
Compared to Bent Tuba Titletown 12/2022: Pours similar, milder aromas. More rich bread, orange, and malty flavors. Less toasted malt and baked caramel.
Overall: A rich and bready lager here. Rich bread, orange citrus, with some Munich malt flavors. Very much like a Marzen or Festbier more than a Vienna lager and drinks very similar to their Oktoberfest side to side. Slightly more malty. I think this one drinks more like a fall than winter lager as others have mentioned. Maybe a season too late, but still good flavor here. (Rating: 3.92)
Reviewed by TheOccasionalBeer from Wisconsin
3.87/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.87/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
I didn't pick up a lot of scent after popping the top. It poured a transparent amber and generated a 3-finger, slightly off-white head... which lasted a good couple minutes. In the glass, there's definite citrus coming off, maybe some honey and apricot, too. Decently citrusy, but very smooth - almost creamy - with a hint of bitterness at the end. I didn't know what to expect, and this is a pleasant surprise.... more than some over-hopped beverage and having an unexpected body too it. Slight, but that works for me.
Jan 17, 2022Reviewed by cyclonece09 from Wisconsin
3.9/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass. Pours red amber with a fluffy off white head. Smells of caramelized grain with sweet candy-like notes, very fresh and inviting. Tastes of sweet caramelized grain, almost too sweet, with some nutty notes. Beer is light/medium bodied and easy drinking, good carbonation. Overall, a very good beer.
Nov 16, 2019Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
3.27/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.27/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Taste: smooth caramel malts, sweet bread some hops. Mild sweet bready nose. Copper/Amber hue, clear, tan foamy head, some lace. Medium body, easy to drink. 30 IBUs
Aug 30, 2019Rated by badgerbeer1 from Wisconsin
3.48/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.48/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Overall good dark rich winter brew. Didnt really want multiple beers but good for 1-2 during holiday revelry
Jan 04, 2019Reviewed by greenhousedrummer from Tennessee
3.34/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.34/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
It reminded me more of a english brown ale with a little bit more of a hop bite and it's less sweet. It's a little flat offering a one note nutty/grainy flavor and unremarkable finish. I expected more, overall not bad, but I'm disappointed. It doesn't have enough bite or depth for the coldest times of year, which is what I tend to look for in a winter seasonal.
Dec 28, 2018
Winter Skål from Capital Brewery
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
324 ratings
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!