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Christmas Ale 2010
Abita Brewing Co.
- From:
- Abita Brewing Co.
- Louisiana, United States
- Style:
- American Brown Ale
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 79
- Avg:
- 3.43 | pDev: 16.91%
- Reviews:
- 46
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 09, 2014
- Added:
- Nov 06, 2010
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 3
Christmas Ale (November - December) rounds out our calendar. Generally, this beer is a dark ale, however, the recipe changes each year, offering a unique product crafted with special care. Enjoy your holidays with Abita Christmas Ale.
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Ratings by BurpingtonDC:
Reviewed by BurpingtonDC from Maryland
2.73/5 rDev -20.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.73/5 rDev -20.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
I've had many other Abita brews and I like the Turbo Dog pretty well, but this is the first time I've tried the Xmas ale. Poured into a pint glass.
A -The appearance is a deep amber/carmel color. A single fingered creamy tan head that leaves persistent creamy laceing.
S- Smell is not aggressive, but represents with a light grassy hop scent, sweet malt
T - A distinct taste of toast, chocolate malt, and a bitter, high-alpha (?) hop
M - A fuzzy, highly carbonated ale with a lighter body than might appear by its looks.
D - Abita's 2010 Christmas Ale is drinkable, somewhat light for the style, and nothing special. The super bitter taste was a bit off-putting, and I like a hoppy brew!
Nov 30, 2010A -The appearance is a deep amber/carmel color. A single fingered creamy tan head that leaves persistent creamy laceing.
S- Smell is not aggressive, but represents with a light grassy hop scent, sweet malt
T - A distinct taste of toast, chocolate malt, and a bitter, high-alpha (?) hop
M - A fuzzy, highly carbonated ale with a lighter body than might appear by its looks.
D - Abita's 2010 Christmas Ale is drinkable, somewhat light for the style, and nothing special. The super bitter taste was a bit off-putting, and I like a hoppy brew!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by mgironta from New Jersey
2.88/5 rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.88/5 rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This brew poured with a one finger off white head that dissipated quickly, leaving no lacing to speak of on the glass. The body is a cloudy chestnut-brown color. On the nose, I got a lot of nuttiness and maltiness going on. It also had another scent, almost an unpleasant sweetness. Hmm, this is odd. On the taste, it’s not what I expected at all. It has some caramel malt and nuttiness, but it’s very watery. Medium carbonation also comes through on the brew. This brew was definitely underflavored, at least for me. The finish had nothing on it. I’m usually a big fan of Abita brews, but this is just not a pleasant brew for me. It’s also not what I would expect out of a Christmas beer. Definitely would not have this one again.
Sep 17, 2012Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas
4/5 rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Clear, deep amber brown with a dense, persistent cream-colored cloud top head. Abundant Belgian lace adorns the glass walls. Numerous streams of fat bubbles drif lazily to the surface.
Aroma: Lots of toasted malts, caramel, a little cocoa as well, modest herbal hops, and slight spices.
Taste: Opens with nut and toffee notes. A pronounced undercurrent of cold coffee is present throughout the taste. Caramel is present as well, with hints of dark fruit and brown sugar. Toward the close of the taste, pine tar hops appear and linger well past the close. The finish is a bit dry.
Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant.
Drinkability/notes: A very nice example of the style, with a little Christmas spicing as well.
Packaged in a short twelve-ounce brown glass bottle with a pry-off crown, served in a standard Pilsener glass.
Dec 21, 2011Aroma: Lots of toasted malts, caramel, a little cocoa as well, modest herbal hops, and slight spices.
Taste: Opens with nut and toffee notes. A pronounced undercurrent of cold coffee is present throughout the taste. Caramel is present as well, with hints of dark fruit and brown sugar. Toward the close of the taste, pine tar hops appear and linger well past the close. The finish is a bit dry.
Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant.
Drinkability/notes: A very nice example of the style, with a little Christmas spicing as well.
Packaged in a short twelve-ounce brown glass bottle with a pry-off crown, served in a standard Pilsener glass.
Christmas Ale 2010 from Abita Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
69 ratings
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