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Winter Warmer
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
- From:
- The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- Winter Warmer
Ranked #86 - ABV:
- 8.2%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #22,191 - Avg:
- 3.73 | pDev: 11.8%
- Reviews:
- 45
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 09, 2024
- Added:
- Jan 15, 2004
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 30
Formerly called "Ringneck Winter Warmer".
A Christmas Ale packed with the spices of the holidays; cinnamon, ginger, orange & lemon peel, and a sleigh load of honey. A beer that’s loaded with holiday cheer!
A Christmas Ale packed with the spices of the holidays; cinnamon, ginger, orange & lemon peel, and a sleigh load of honey. A beer that’s loaded with holiday cheer!
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Reviewed by KT3418 from Colorado
3.54/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
This wasn't bad either but definitely one of the most average/run of the mill winter warmers I've probably ever had. Its not bad but I cant recommend this over a lot of the other options
Nov 06, 2022Reviewed by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania
4.1/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Drank this a bit late but it held up well sweet honey malts orange slices and a nice bit of spicy cinnamon makes for a tasty brew. Would have it again!
Feb 19, 2020Reviewed by bluejacket74 from Ohio
3.98/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 ounce can, no dating on it but from what I found online it looks like this was an October 2019 release. Can says 8.2% ABV. Served in a pint glass, the beer pours a clear amber color with about an inch light tan head. Head retention is pretty good and there's a decent amount of lacing. The brew smells like cinnamon, ginger, orange peel and bready malt. I think the taste is pretty much just like the aroma, but there's also some honey noticeable. It's sweet and spicy tasting, but the spices aren't overpowering at all. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's creamy and smooth with a moderate amount of carbonation. I thought it was good winter warmer, thanks to Brutaltruth for this can!
Jan 25, 2020Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio
3.87/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From the 12 oz can in a snifter. This nice warmer pours a nice
clear golden with a decent head of off white foam that settles
to a thick ring, thin light layer, and shows decent lacing. Nose of
cinnamon, lightly toasted malts, dark brown sugars, and light
touches of citrus fruit. Flavors follow the nose with brown sugar
and cinnamon dusted malts that are nicely toasted with bread
crust touches amongst light cranberry and subtle orange
zest. Nice mouth feel; medium body, medium light carbonation,
and a lightly dry finish.
Overall, more goodness from a great Ohio brewery!
Cheers
Nov 23, 2019clear golden with a decent head of off white foam that settles
to a thick ring, thin light layer, and shows decent lacing. Nose of
cinnamon, lightly toasted malts, dark brown sugars, and light
touches of citrus fruit. Flavors follow the nose with brown sugar
and cinnamon dusted malts that are nicely toasted with bread
crust touches amongst light cranberry and subtle orange
zest. Nice mouth feel; medium body, medium light carbonation,
and a lightly dry finish.
Overall, more goodness from a great Ohio brewery!
Cheers
Reviewed by DrBeergood from Ohio
4.1/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
L: Fantastic amber. Crystal clear. Foamy when handled roughly, thin rim of lacing as it calms.
S: Strong. Roasted malts with a hint of woodiness that the Brew Kettle is known for. Toasty caramel.
T: Flavorful. Mildly spicy. Forward mid palate, there's a particular blend of malts that you either like or don't.
F: Warming. Smooth AF. Light bodied, relatively speaking.
O: Great price and high alcohol content. Have a Winter Warmer, baby it's cold outside.
Nov 08, 2019S: Strong. Roasted malts with a hint of woodiness that the Brew Kettle is known for. Toasty caramel.
T: Flavorful. Mildly spicy. Forward mid palate, there's a particular blend of malts that you either like or don't.
F: Warming. Smooth AF. Light bodied, relatively speaking.
O: Great price and high alcohol content. Have a Winter Warmer, baby it's cold outside.
Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.49/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I got a bottle of this off the single shelf from my local Giant Eagle. It poured a clear dark amber with no head and no lace. The scent had xmas spice notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with holiday spice mixed with caramel malt. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's an ok beer.
Nov 24, 2018Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio
3.48/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.48/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Clear sparkling copper-brown with a tan but minimal fizzy head that dies to nothing.
The taste and smell are identical, exhibiting notes of red apple, cinnamon, ginger and molasses-drizzled toasted graham pie crust.
A soft light froth within a medium-light body finishes semi-dry to dry.
Dec 05, 2017The taste and smell are identical, exhibiting notes of red apple, cinnamon, ginger and molasses-drizzled toasted graham pie crust.
A soft light froth within a medium-light body finishes semi-dry to dry.
Winter Warmer from The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
160 ratings
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