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Review: Short’s The Good Samaritan

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Short’s says:

“Brewed with local cider. Sweet apple aromas and spicy esters of clove, nutmeg, and allspice entice the nose. A pleasant crimson amber tone and slight haze give this beer an appearance similar to the cider it was made with, while malty hints of raisin and molasses balance the complex spiciness [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Cellar Review: The Bruery 2 Turtle Doves 2009

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The Bruery says:

“2 Turtle Doves is the second in the 12 Days/Years of Christmas Series. We decided to take our inspiration from the name and base the beer on the “turtle” candy, brewing it with cocoa nibs, toasted pecans, caramelized sugar and a lot of caramel malts. Somewhere between a Belgian-style Dark Strong [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Cellar Review: Jolly Pumpkin Noel De Calabaza 2007

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Jolly Pumpkin says:

“Deep mahogany and malty, layered hops, figs, raisins, sugar plums, cashews betwixt rum laden truffles.”

Jolly Pumpkin Noel De Calabaza Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 9% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: Jolly Pumpkin is another one of those breweries who I want to like a lot more than I do.  The [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Cellar Review: Troegs Mad Elf 2009

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Troegs says:

“The Mad Elf, a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of Cherries, Honey, and Chocolate Malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the pleasant character of this intriguing yet [...]

From The Cellar: Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09

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Stone says:

“This is quite a complex and layered beer. Bold and smooth chocolate malt flavors combine with a Belgian yeast lending tropical fruit/banana flavors and hints of spiciness, all complemented by citrus notes from an addition of tangerine peel. Rich vanilla beans add a nice counter to the chocolate malt – actually enhancing [...]

Review: New Holland B.A.M.B

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New Holland says:

“This Belgian specialty ale has an unfiltered, hazy deep straw colored body. Clove dominates the aroma. The flavor is bready sweet with a spicy clove backbone. The profile has the malt com…plexity you would expect from a big Belgian Ale. It finishes with a slight fruity tartness from the addition of [...]

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