Red Nose Winter Ale
Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Co.

Red Nose Winter AleRed Nose Winter Ale
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From:
Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Co.
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.59 | pDev: 13.09%
Reviews:
52
Ratings:
192
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 24, 2021
Added:
Dec 04, 2004
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  33
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Ratings by Higravity:
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Reviewed by Higravity from Michigan

3.7/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
This reminded my a lot of Harpoon's WInter Warmer. A spiced delight more than an alcohol driven warmer. Would this warm well? After half a growler I might have been warmer if I just put on some socks. It had a nice dark brown color and a large bubble head that fell back but gave up lace in the glass. The smell was grand, full of spice from the winter oven, clove, nutmeg, and ginger. Maybe a little molasses in there and this beer could start being more Gingerbread-like. The taste is close to the smell but the beer underneath lacked any real personality. The malt was nearly all attenuated and it was pretty dry in the finish. Again I think some molasses would push this into gingerbread beer and give some more body to this thin beer. Easy drinker and I would have a few glass at the pub.
Jan 24, 2006
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Reviewed by Singlefinpin from North Carolina

4.21/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Drinking this at The Natty Greene's Brewing Company in downtown Greensboro NC.
Poured from a tap into a pint glass.
Looks reddish Amber, with a light tannish foamy head that dropped quickly to a thin ring.
Smells lightly bready, malty, sweet, spicy, cinnamon.
Taste follows the nose nicely with the malt upfront.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall a very example of a Winter Ale
That I would definitely order again.
Cheers!
Nov 24, 2021
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Rated by mj24053 from North Carolina

3.55/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Much much better on tap. Good subtlety with its spices.
Dec 10, 2018
 
Rated: 3.27 by RockyM72 from Florida

Jan 25, 2018
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Reviewed by detgfrsh from Texas

3.71/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
From a 12oz bottle. Deep reddish brown color, head dissipates immediately. Smells of malt and spices. Light feel. Strong malt base with some sweetness and spices. Good for the style. Better with food than alone.
Jan 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by sisterofba from Maryland

Dec 27, 2017
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Reviewed by pjohnsonglu from South Carolina

3.51/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Poured into standard pint glass, at slightly-warmer-than-preferred temp. Deep amber pour, with fine sediment, and light beige head. Head reduces to nothing after a few minutes. Molassas heavy, with slight orange rind and raspberry off the nose. More pronounced orange in the taste, resolves with nice tart bitterness and ginger snap. Mouthful brings out more cinnamon, but it’s underwhelming.

Overall, not a bad winter sipper.
Dec 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.48 by skywizzard from Georgia

Dec 12, 2017
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.2/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I'm trying this at my Bestie's house in Charlotte.....obviously been in there a while. The beer poured a clear mahogany with no head and no lace. The scent had hints of wintry spice. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's ok.
Aug 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by CUBeerBuff from Washington

May 23, 2017
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Reviewed by ChainGangGuy from Georgia

3.11/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
12 ounce bottle - $1.99 at Total Wine & More in Greenville, South Carolina.

Appearance: Pours a very dark, deep red-hued body with a very small, beige head.

Smell: Tangy-scented, almost berry-ish nose. Deep toast. Spicy touches of ginger, dried orange and cinnamon stand out. Smells alright, smell okay.

Taste: Sweetish, bready and toasty malt tastes with a touch of grain and sweet iced tea. Satisfactory spice blend, but it's underneath a somewhat uninteresting, unappealing layer of maltiness.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation.

Overall: The beer looks nice enough. All downhill from there, unfortunately.
Feb 11, 2017
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Reviewed by dtreindl from Virginia

3.21/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Medium brown pour with little head. Not much of a nose but a hint of winter spice (clove, cinnamon, etc.), which really shows itself in the flavor with a strong malty backbone. Though I wouldn't say the spice character is overwhelming, as it can be in some winter ales. Same can be said of the sweetness which can be cloying in comparable attempts at a moderately strong winter beer.
Jan 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by nitter from Ohio

Dec 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by ChrisCharles from North Carolina

Dec 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Keith27614 from North Carolina

Dec 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mantooth from North Carolina

Dec 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by batt6343 from Texas

Jun 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.23 by foghornleghorn22 from Virginia

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by MasterRigger from North Carolina

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by Morockm from North Carolina

Feb 18, 2016
Red Nose Winter Ale from Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 192 ratings