Name: Winter Welcome
Brewery: Samuel Smith
Abv: 6%
Location: Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Style: Christmas Ale
Aroma: Sugarplums, syrup, sherry, allspice, cherries, almonds, caramel, dashings of malt.
Colour: Reddish brown with a one finger white head.
Taste: A buttery cloying mouthfeel followed by a chorus of sweetness, berry fruits, and a background of raspy bitterness that helps offset much of the sugar notes. A fruity twist gives elements to the proceedings, whilst due to its high ABV, there are sherry like notes which give it a satifyingly warming effect that makes you feel good after drinking a sip.
Verdict: A strong but well balanced beer that is full of flavour. It is best drunk at its recommended temperature of 11c. All the flavours work well together to create a satisfying experience, that helps echo the essence of what makes a Christmas beer so quintiessentially unique. The perfect way to help mark the festive season. Although not one to drink in too much of a hurry.
Rating: 9/10
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