
Christmas Ale (2009)

Brewed By: Goose Island Beer Co. (Anheuser-Busch InBev)
Number of Ratings: 267
Style: American Christmas Ale
Brewed In: 1800 West Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60612, USA
ABV: 7.3%
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Number of Ratings: 267
Style: American Christmas Ale
Brewed In: 1800 West Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60612, USA
ABV: 7.3%
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Enjoyable Christmas ale, better than average. Malty, light citrus flavor, toffee and an amber color. A drinking, not sipping beer. MUCH better than the their cheaper 'Mild Winter' ale. I expected more complex flavor from Goose Island though, who make so many good beers.







Coffee and smokey flavors. Bit of hops taste. Good but I'm not an ale fan.



Gorgeous, rich dark caramel color. Long-lasting, thick two-fingered head the color of honey butter. Light citrus notes on the nose, like orange zest. Subtle spices and a hint of caramel. Deep malt flavor, full-bodied, bitter finish. A bit too bitter for my hop-cautious tastes. I get more hops on the nose the deeper I get into the session. A solid 3 stars here, and I'd give it a 92 in the real world. Definitely a Christmas season beer. I like it.



Gorgeous, rich dark caramel color. Long-lasting, thick two-fingered head the color of honey butter. Light citrus notes on the nose, like orange zest.







Toasty malty ale. Can see drinking it with heavy Christmas meal. A little more interesting than a typical brown ale.



