Christmas Ale
Breckenridge Brewery

Christmas AleChristmas Ale
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From:
Breckenridge Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
Ranked #126
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,936
Avg:
3.55 | pDev: 13.52%
Reviews:
507
Ratings:
1,303
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sunday at 04:30 AM
Added:
Apr 28, 2002
Wants:
  27
Gots:
  215
The chill of a Colorado high-country winter calls for a beer with extra flavor and strength. Here it is. At over 7% alcohol, with a sturdy texture and rich flavors of caramel and chocolate, our holiday seasonal is the fermented equivalent of a good fire.
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Ratings by ZimZamZoom:
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Reviewed by ZimZamZoom from West Virginia

3.9/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Thanks go out to BA dmamiano for this one.

Pours a beautiful deep copper color, with a tan head that is very dense. Lacing is fair to good as this head slowly fades Really a nice look here.

A nice spicy aroma, whether from hops or added spices I do not know. Some alcohol evident with a nice fruity pear sweetness as well. Taste is a nice mix of malt and spice. Burnt caramel and some dark fruit notes. Nice. There is a bit of alcohol warmth.

Nice body to this winter warmer, as expected. Lightly carbonated and more than sippable. Could see this one creeping up on an unsuspecting imbiber. Well done.
Dec 31, 2009
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Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania

4.17/5  rDev +17.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into grip shaped goblet: color is amber, transparent, head is light tan with fine bubbles and presents 1/4 inch thick, some spotty lacing on the glass sides.

Smell light caramel, touch toffee, hint of chocolate, earthy hops.

Taste is more caramel, light toffee, subtle chocolate, some light herbal hop qualities, hint of earth.

Mouthfeel is moderate carbonation, moderate sweetness, lower bitterness.

Overall a very good stronger amber/brown ale in the winter warmer style.
Sunday at 04:30 AM
 
Rated: 3.75 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Jan 02, 2024
 
Rated: 3.74 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Jan 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Dec 28, 2023
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Reviewed by JKENNEKE

4/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
December 2023. Des Plaines. Thought it was a solid Christmas beer not overpowered with Christmas spice very drinkable could drink more than one of these would definitely get this one again.
Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.54 by Anacross from Oregon

Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.53 by JustLikeMyDad from Michigan

Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.74 by SharPei19 from Ohio

Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Dec 22, 2023
 
Rated: 3.78 by Overtonjd from New Jersey

Dec 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.3 by Oktoberfest from Ohio

Dec 21, 2023
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Rated by Brian50Oshen1 from Connecticut

4.22/5  rDev +18.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Nice Winter Warmer
Dec 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by mountaincoffee from Kansas

Dec 15, 2023
 
Rated: 4.12 by StretchZep from Ohio

Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.79 by beerjerk666 from Florida

Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by NodakEric from Minnesota

Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.87 by jak from North Carolina

Dec 09, 2023
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Reviewed by mikeg67 from New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle. Pours dark amber with tall, long lasting, fluffy off -white head and lively carbonation. Aroma is of caramel malt, ripe fruit and piney hops. Body is medium and slightly crisp. Taste is of spices caramel malt, herbal hops and ripe fruit. Finish is long, warming and spicy. Nice brew.
Dec 04, 2023
Christmas Ale from Breckenridge Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 1303 ratings