The First Snow Ale
RJ Rockers Brewing Company

The First Snow AleThe First Snow Ale
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From:
RJ Rockers Brewing Company
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
6%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.61 | pDev: 13.57%
Reviews:
79
Ratings:
200
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 08, 2019
Added:
Oct 12, 2005
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  23
This hearty American pale ale contains a rich blend of spices that warms the soul on a cold winter's night. Chill the mug, stoke the fire, and savor this quality seasonal brew. Available only during the Winter season.
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Ratings by bmjivi221:
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Rated by bmjivi221 from Virginia

3.93/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Jul 21, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.62 by ldhughes0307 from Georgia

Feb 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.97 by RBorsato from Virginia

Dec 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.63 by Wrigfen from South Carolina

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by rorjets from Connecticut

Mar 25, 2016
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Reviewed by Dragginballs76 from South Carolina

3.42/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours - light copper color no lacing slight off white head.

Smell - Little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg also some caramel and allspice.

Taste - kind of watered down nutmeg and Cinnamon mostly.

Feel - light bodied well carbonated.

Overall - Not a great beer would not have it again.
Mar 05, 2016
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Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio

3.74/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 FL OZ bottle
Served in a becker glass

This beer pours amber with golden highlights. Suspended yeast is clearly visible. It is topped with two inches of beige head that leaves a little lacing.

It has a fruity aroma. I get some cinnamon and nutmeg.

The taste is a nice combination of malt and spices.

Medium mouthfeel

I wasn't expecting much, but this was a pretty tasty winter warmer.
Feb 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by BeerNDoggerel from Illinois

Jan 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by BcOneSeven from Michigan

Jan 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by BabaBeer from California

Jan 07, 2016
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Reviewed by hopflyer from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +15%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Bottled on date section of label is blank.

Pours a bit murky orange, very little head. Minimal lacing.

Nutmeg and cinnamon upon initial smell. Custard, vanilla?

Taste is fairly prominent spiciness with the nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. The light honey flavor sweetness also there along with brown sugar and a bit of caramel. I can also pick up some vanilla and rice pudding like flavors. Maybe its the nutmeg tricking me since any rice pudding I've ever had was made with nutmeg. As it warms, cinnamon becomes even more prominent.

Medium body and medium carbonation.

Wasn't sure I would like a spiced beer and can't remember any I've had before. This actually surprised me in that I enjoyed it. Can't imaging drinking this anytime other than the winter months though.
Jan 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by dcotom from Iowa

Dec 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.55 by Kahlerbock from Kansas

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by BGCoon from Connecticut

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by OB1 from Ohio

Dec 17, 2015
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.16/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Super fluffy, rocky head, on hazy orange/gold body. Mild sweet, spicy aroma, gingerbread, fruitcake, etc. Taste is more of the same with a lean towards the sweet side. Slippery mouthfeel. Getting too close to spring to enjoy this style.
Dec 15, 2015
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Reviewed by gmoneyproductions from Colorado

3.04/5  rDev -15.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
12 oz bottle poured into a 5 oz sample glass
came in a craft beer of the month type gift
bottle date appears to be 10.8.15 but was hard to read
pours golden orange with a small white head that faded quickly
smell is hoppy spicy sweet and cinnamon
taste much the same as the nose honey orange spice and sweet
feel effervescent and somewhat crisp
overall too sweet for me i drained poured a bit
i liked the nose but not the taste
Dec 15, 2015
The First Snow Ale from RJ Rockers Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 200 ratings