One of the only great things about the winter season are the beers. The beers that keep you warm with their high alcohol content, richness, complexity and the spices. Tonight I am drinking Great Lakes Brewery Winter Ale 2010, which is a strong beer with orange peel and spices and the label promises to warm me up.
This winter ale shows promise with its dark reddish-brown color and short off-white head. The aroma is exactly what the label promised me - orange peel and spices. Of course the spice that jumps out and overpowers everything else is cinnamon. After the initial burst of cinnamon, sweeter, caramel/honey notes start to become noticeable as well as a touch of ginger. I like this presentation. The taste is not much different. Medium roasted malt and a stronger ginger taste start you off and ease you into sweeter notes. The finish is light on the hops, but good on the spices and the warmth. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised with this brew and would definitely drink it again.
Scores:
Cost - $6.95 for a 750 mL
Taste - 8.1/10
ABV - 6.2%
Overall - 8.1/10...great tasting winter ale without too much spices or a high level of alcohol...easy to drink and comes in a generous portion
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