12 Dogs Of Christmas Ale - Thirsty Dog Brewing Company

OWSLEY069

Pennsylvania

2.58/5  rDev -34.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pours a clean amber color with a small off white head. In the aroma, sweet and spicy, with a few honey like notes. In the taste, spicy, cinnamon primarily, and some hints of clove like honey. A spice bite and medium to light bodied mouthfeel, with a semi dry cinnamon in the aftertaste. Kind of average, big cinnamon, hints of honey, but it does hide the alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2011 15:34:28 | More by OWSLEY069

mjw1200

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +19.9%

05-10-2013 23:52:10 | More by mjw1200

ally24al

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +19.9%

04-27-2013 12:09:12 | More by ally24al

AlphaKingKegger

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

04-19-2013 05:03:38 | More by AlphaKingKegger

Skott1123

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

04-14-2013 04:43:14 | More by Skott1123

Broman

Ohio

3.35/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Appearance- Pours a deep red color, when held to the light tiny bubbles can be seen plentifully rising. A moderate head floats atop that dissipates rather quickly. As the head disappears the bubbles follow at the same rate. Overall an exciting beer to look at initially.

Smell- Not an overly powerful smell. Somewhat disappointing from how the beer looks. Slight hints of malt, cinnamon, and sweetness are what is most prevalent.

Taste- The smell is backed up with the taste. Most abundant is the malty characteristics. Slight cinnamon flavor is masked in under the heavy malt. Virtually no aftertaste lingers. Overall easy beer to drink, enjoyable taste, but not overly excitable.

Mouthfeel- A slight sting on the tongue disappears quickly. Medium body feel in the mouth. No initial flavors seem to break through.

Overall- Better than most christmas beers out there. It does not try and overpower you with sweet and cinnamon flavors. It has a nice offering of malt taste and seems to have good body. Overall this is an enjoyable beer and would recommend to anyone who is an avid christmas ale drinker.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 06:02:50 | More by Broman

Richie24CLE

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

03-18-2013 16:19:02 | More by Richie24CLE

Danno

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

03-13-2013 05:09:12 | More by Danno

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +19.9%

03-05-2013 01:22:22 | More by leprechaunandfatman

Brownsfan13

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

03-03-2013 20:55:05 | More by Brownsfan13

Adkins1203

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

02-28-2013 03:30:23 | More by Adkins1203

HeyYoMar

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

02-28-2013 01:58:47 | More by HeyYoMar

zimm421

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

02-24-2013 23:49:20 | More by zimm421

BrockGibson31

Indiana

4/5  rDev +1%

02-23-2013 21:59:51 | More by BrockGibson31

XavierMuskies

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

02-21-2013 01:47:01 | More by XavierMuskies

maznblue80

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

02-16-2013 05:31:58 | More by maznblue80

Kalev13

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

02-14-2013 15:06:06 | More by Kalev13

buschbeer

Ohio

3.78/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 ounce bottle
Served in a perfect pint

A - It is burnt orange in color with amber and golden highlights. My pour yielded me an inch of beige head. There are tons of tiny bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass.

S - It smells like ginger bread. I also get cinnamon, and it almost has a brown sugar smell.

T - I get the typical spices one would expect, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.

M - Medium

O - It is a solid Christmas ale. It has all the characteristics one would associate with Christmas. A little past the season but it is still good.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 17:34:26 | More by buschbeer

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

02-11-2013 14:46:10 | More by Bill235

BamfBacon

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

02-11-2013 14:45:15 | More by BamfBacon

siege06nd

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1%

02-11-2013 00:04:10 | More by siege06nd

Erockss

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

02-09-2013 19:24:41 | More by Erockss

DmanGTR

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

01-31-2013 21:44:57 | More by DmanGTR

secondtooth

Indiana

3.11/5  rDev -21.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Pours a deep ruby with a minimal head. Lace is thick and dense, but not so detailed.

Nose is fruity, spicy, and reminds me of a fruitcake. I don't consider that good nor bad, per se.

Taste is thick, malty, and syrupy. The sweet cinnamon and spice essence is most prominent with this heavy-bodied, rich, and fairly complex holiday ale. Seems a bit too heavy-handed for my taste, though, and this is not one I'd pursue again.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 21:27:44 | More by secondtooth

rmarks9

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

01-27-2013 17:58:24 | More by rmarks9