Yule Jude
Platform Beer Co.

12oz can from Total Wine. Hazy orange golden, small foamy head. Aroma is light citrusy notes with hint of savory spice. Taste is orange juice with some mulling spices towards the back.

 

 

 

 

Very, very different than any other Christmas beer I've had. Immediate mix of hazy IPA, grapefruit, with a stark cinnamon spice. Not typical to Platform beers, which are usually very simple and straightforward in taste and not very complex. Very crisp and bubbly.

 

 

 

Poured a hazy straw color with a one finger bright white fluffy head that dissipated quickly to a thin film. Light lacing was present. Very light aroma of malt, orange and cinnamon. Taste follows the nose with a touch of hop bitterness that lingers in the juicy finish. Light-moderate body and carbonation. While this seems to be well balanced, the winter spices are so light that it is not very noticeable. However, this is very drinkable.

 

I a 6pck of this beer from my local meijer store. It poured a hazy golden with thin white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had subtle dank fruit notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with fruit start then finished with cinnamon and holiday spice. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is an ok beer.

On draft at a local bar. Not sure if it qualifies as a "holiday " beer which is why I got this without sampling. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it though considering it is fruity IPA in reality. Very hazy appearance. Fluffy two finger head. Smells a variety of fruit juiciness but not overpowering. Tastes like alot of NE IPA's do with the fruitiness, but I found it more drinkable. Could have had several but time did not allow. Mouthfeel was great; easy going down, not too carbonated. I will look for this again.

 

 

Canned on 9/25/20. 12oz can poured into a tulip. Pours a hazy yellowish golden; fluffy and rocky eggshell white head that falls slowly leaving great thick retention and sticky frothy lacing. The aromas have a subtle blend of citrus and tropical fruit. Lots of fresh bread. Malts are there. The flavors are refreshing. Hints of orange, peach and apricot. The spices go unnoticed although there's some mild nutmeg and cinnamon notes coming through in the finish as it warms a bit. Moderate to low bitterness. Soft sweetness. Malts do their thing. Finishes clean and juicy. Alcohol goes unnoticed. Mouthfeel is nice. It's medium-bodied with moderate to active carbonation. It's sharp, slick, smooth and easy to drink.

This is an alright New England. It doesn't really have a holiday vibe going on at all. The "winter spices" basically go unnoticed for the most part, specifically the cinnamon. I personally wish the cinnamon was more prominent. It's not bad or anything like that though.

I sure didn't want to call this a New England IPA when I added it to BA, but I had to due to the mostly cloudiness (had to call it something!), but it really has so much more going on in so many ways and for a popular price. It really is a holiday brew and a very nice novelty.

It pours solidly cloudy, with excellent fluffy head, better than most of the style. The aroma is unusual too - funked and skunked in ways we don't normally see. This is reflected in the taste too - under all those hops are hints of a bunch of adjuncts - wheat malt, golden naked oats, flaked oats, blood orange and cinnamon, according to the can. All in nice proportions (subtle - not strong). Easy drinking for such a fancy brew.

Highly recommended. These will all be gone before Christmas - better hurry.