Throughout history, beer of somewhat higher alcohol and richness has been enjoyed for the winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season. Wassail, a festival to celebrate winter and the beer that goes with it, predates the Christian era. Winter Welcome is vintage-dated with a special label each year. Serve in a traditional tankard for the holidays.
Honey-amber-colored, creamy head of small bubbles, floral aroma and delicious malt flavor with great finesse.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (10/14/2008 12:48:54 PM)
"An excellent example of a fine winter ale. Bought this one last December and just tried it recently. It pours a clear reddish hue with a white cap, not unlike a Cream Soda. The aroma is sweet and nutty (not unlike myself). The flavour is malty with a little sweet and spicy tang. Heartwarming!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by zythum from union city, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/2/2008 5:45:48 PM)
"Pours a amber/copper color with a fine foamy, off-white head. The aroma is of caramel, sweet malts and hops. Mouthfeel was medium-thick and really smooth. The beer has a creamy caramel flavor with a light spiciness. It starts out sweet then quickly becomes smooth with a slight bitter finish. Overall a nice beer to toast the winter."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $2.99 Unit Cost: $2.17 per Pint
[3] Review by Beerhawk from Sackville NB, Canada who has tried this beer once. (1/1/2008 9:29:36 PM)
"A decent brew from the local LCBO as part of their winter beer promotion. I expected a decent English winter beer and thats what this is. Very blonde apperance for a strong beer but good attack with some bitterness and a nice finish. Not as strong as some of its compatriots..."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by cyrenaica from Milton, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer once. (12/22/2007 2:46:42 PM)
"550ml bottle
6.0% abv
I tried this beer on December 22, 2007 after purchasing my local LCBO outlet. The beer poured a beautiful translucent pale red colour with a generous off-white head that disipates into rocky islands. The aroma is primarily malty with some sweet adjucts as well. The mouthfeel is medoim bodied, creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavout is primarily malt with some hop bitterness attached
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Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 550ml @ $3.26 Unit Cost: $2.8 per Pint
[5] Review by StoutFan from Largo, FL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/20/2007 9:58:06 PM)
"Pours a rich reddish-brown with a nice head to it. Taste is very good, though a bit bitter at first. As I continued drinking though all the flavors(malt, sweetness, hit of caramel and hops) come out in a very pleasing way. Only thing I was disappointed with was a lack of spice in a winter seasonal. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 16oz @ $1.85 Unit Cost: $1.85 per Pint
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