Snow Cap
Pyramid Breweries, Inc.

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From:
Pyramid Breweries, Inc.
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
7%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 14.25%
Reviews:
514
Ratings:
882
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 18, 2023
Added:
Nov 11, 2001
Wants:
  25
Gots:
  57
Deep mahogany in color, our full-bodied winter warmer is brewed in the spirit of British winter ales. Crafted with a flurry of roasted chocolate and caramel malts, and generously hopped, it delivers a smooth finish that makes this beer the perfect cold weather companion.
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Ratings by Fabric8r:
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Reviewed by Fabric8r from Montana

4.2/5  rDev +19.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The taste that reminds me of the Holidaze. I love it when this comes out each year. Correct me if I am wrong though, but this year's offering is not as hoppy as other years'. Just a wonderful winter ale for sipping by the fire watching TV. I find I can only drink one or two though, starts to taste pugnant after that. But that first sip and others are really enjoyable. Deep dark color with a hint of ruby color to it. Malty and slightly bitter aftertaste. Slight flowery nose with a good head that seems to hold on real well.
Nov 04, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.59 by rpmello81 from California

Mar 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.73 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 26, 2021
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Reviewed by RedBalloon from Washington

3.73/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle dated 10/21/20 poured into a Teku on 11/28/20.

Pours a thin, less than .5" light tan head. Dark amber, mostly opaque with translucent edges.

Malty aromas reminiscent of a scotch ale: dried cherry, cola, and caramel.

Sweet cola, dried cherry, and slightly boozy flavors. Slightly leathery and metallic.

Sticky and thin mouthfeel. Not very effervescent, but not flat either. Light-bodied.

Not bad. The flavors and aromas are good, but nothing exceptional. A scotch ale would be a better choice, but it's worth trying.
Dec 13, 2020
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Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon

3.87/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Look: Dark brown but ruby-red when held to light with a frothy off-white head that holds well and slowly recedes, leaving sticky lacing on the glass
Aroma: Freshly baked brown bread, toffee, dried dark fruit – prunes and raisins, some nutmeg, and earthy and spicy hop notes as well
Taste: Toffee, spices, and dried dark fruit up front and quickly joined by a huge bready malt presence. Earthy and spicy hops weave in and out of the picture as well and finally closes out with dark fruit and bread – almost a fruitcake-like taste
Mouthfeel: Full, fairly smooth outside of the hop notes, medium-high carbonation, and a little dryness on the finish
Overall: I dig it. A great tasting and balanced malty winter warmer that really hits the spot on a cold night (or day, we BA-ers don’t judge). I’ve been drinking this for years and it continues to be good and is always welcome in the beer fridge during its release. Malty, a little hoppy, and delicious
Dec 05, 2020
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Rated by SushiSakeBeer from Oregon

3.83/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Incomplete
Jul 24, 2020
 
Rated: 3.9 by smi69 from New York

May 25, 2020
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Reviewed by ghasting from Washington

3.59/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Pleasant reddish brown color. Drinks fairly smoothly, slthough the finish does give an abrupt change to the hops flavor - this beer has a wide spread in the reviews this may be the reason. The malt flavor is a little sweet, to be expected with a dark malt. Definite chocolate overtones which were pleasant. ABV at 7.0% is a little high for me, but it is intended to be a "warmer."

All in all a good effort. Recommended.
Dec 24, 2019
 
Rated: 2.36 by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

May 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.88 by OregonGrown7 from Oregon

Jan 11, 2019
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Reviewed by iguanodon from Utah

3.41/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
[Original rating 2012-11-03] Pours clear dark red with a tall tan head. Aroma is malty, cherry. Taste is pretty much hthe same with a little sweetness, some spicy hops in the finish. Palate is a little thin for the style.
Oct 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
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Rated by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.49/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
1001
Dec 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.21 by TheCrowsEye from California

Dec 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by Dschamp from Oregon

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.71 by Sound_Explorer from Washington

Nov 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by mpenske from California

Aug 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by BeerAndFilm from Oregon

Feb 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by keng1343 from Colorado

Jan 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.28 by mmmbeer89 from New Mexico

Jan 05, 2017
Snow Cap from Pyramid Breweries, Inc.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 882 ratings