Yeah yeah, I know. Another Christmas ale review. Despite it being half way through November, how could I possibly resist the urge to have Christmas early?
Brewery: Hoppin' Frog
Beer: Frosted Frog Christmas Ale
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer
ABV: 8.6%
IBU: 12
Price: $7.99 / 22oz bottle
This beer pours a dark amber with a quickly disappearing white head. The aroma really hits you hard. Ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, all of which are perfectly presented. Mouthfeel is heavy, with a slight syrupy texture, very little carbonation. Flavor is huge on ginger, cinnamon, and malt. As this beer warms the alcohol becomes more pronounced. If you can imagine the scent if you were inside a gingerbread house, this beer could be it. Absolutely delightful!
Aroma: 9.5/10
Appearance: 4/5
Taste: 8.5/10
Palate: 3/5
Overall: 18/20
Final Score: 43/50
Never even heard of this beer!!
ReplyDeleteAfter this glowing review, though, I'm going to try and find it for sure!! Thanks a lot for the tips!
what is it that makes something a christmas ale - is it a specific type of ale?
ReplyDeleteIt's typically a stronger ale with a combination of spices used around the Christmas season, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger. Other examples have used hops that come off pine-like,
ReplyDeleteMan this is making me thirsty
ReplyDeleteI may have to show my dad this blog. He's beer fan.
ReplyDeleteSounds nice, good review. Not too sure about the flavour though, i'd have to try it.
ReplyDeleteill be returning
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