Jolly Roger Christmas Ale
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company

Jolly Roger Christmas AleJolly Roger Christmas Ale
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From:
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
English Strong Ale
Ranked #15
ABV:
9%
Score:
86
Ranked #19,440
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 14.44%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
181
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 28, 2022
Added:
Feb 25, 2002
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  12
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Reviewed by UWDAWG from Washington

3.44/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 16 ounce can into a snifter.

Look- Deep amber, moderately hazy, no visible particulate, frothy light brown head, above average head retention and lacing.

Smell- Bready, caramel, toffee, piney, grassy, sweet, clove, medium strength of scent.

Taste- Very bready, piney, earthy, sweet, medium strength of flavor.

Feel- Medium body, average carbonation, mildly mouth warming, moderately bitter, moderately astringent.

Overall- Look was a murky deep amber with above average head retention and lacing. Bouquet and flavor was dominated by a bready malt character and a grassy sweetness. Medium body that was mildly mouth warming, but had moderate astringency. This beer was much too malt heavy for my palate.
Dec 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by rfreed from Washington

Nov 26, 2022
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Rated by SharonChafin

4.68/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
I love this beer. It fills my mouth and is smooth going down. A definite treat!
Apr 08, 2022
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Reviewed by john_science

4.3/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
A solid Christmas/Winter Ale. If I had a complaint, it might be that this beer could pack in a little more flavor. It is definitely a stronger beer than it tastes like though.
Nov 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4.34 by ncherf from Washington

Jan 09, 2021
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Rated by redresonatedragon from Washington

4.49/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This is a fantastic regional strong ale for many years now, definitely deserves a higher score. Added bonus to find in cans
Oct 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.29 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jun 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.72 by kemoarps from New York

Jan 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.57 by Gabriel_Vaughn from California

May 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.73 by redleg64 from Michigan

Dec 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by dshansen1184 from Washington

Nov 04, 2017
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Reviewed by Superheatnsubcool from Washington

3.77/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
My first impression was that it tasted like a doppelbock or maibock; malty lager with a hint of booze and a crisp finish. I was surprised to see that the brewer classifies it as an English Strong Ale. I was even more surprised to see that they use Chinook, Cascade and Amarillo hops, to the tune of 42 IBU. Can’t taste ‘em. It doesn’t taste like the 9.5% ABV listed on their website, but my buzz after chugging a bottle confirms that it’s a hefty brew.
Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by BlueSpader from Washington

Jan 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by johnnyminor from Washington

Dec 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by rarigney from Washington

Dec 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by TwoTrees from Washington

Dec 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 21, 2016
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Reviewed by Shippy from Colorado

3.55/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a bottle. Pours a cloudy brown with an orange hue. Smell starts with dark fruits, maybe some fig or dates, followed by a bit of vanilla and some smokiness. Flavors start with sweet malts, some honey, then drift in a smokier direction with nuttiness and some spice on the end. Feel is medium with a little carbonation. Overall a nice winter warmer, would be nice to have sitting next to a fire.
Jan 17, 2016
Jolly Roger Christmas Ale from Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 181 ratings