5 Golden Rings - The Bruery

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rAvg: 3.55
pDev: 17.46%
Reviews: 99
Hads: 258

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Brewed by:
The Bruery visit their website
California, United States

Style | ABV
Belgian Strong Pale Ale |  11.50% ABV

Availability: Limited (brewed once). bottle (86), on-tap (13)

Notes:
5 Golden Rings is the 5th verse in our ‘12 Days of Christmas’ winter seasonal ale series. The only golden ale in the bunch, we spiced up the natural pause in the classic song with cinnamon, allspice and ginger along with the delicious sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple. The resulting ale is a true holiday treat that can be enjoyed fresh or cellared until 2019, when 12 Drummers Drumming will be released.
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sbricker

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

11-28-2012 00:35:09 | More by sbricker
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tastyville

California

4/5  rDev +12.7%

05-22-2013 19:40:41 | More by tastyville
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ADTaber

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%

05-21-2013 00:03:05 | More by ADTaber
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baybum

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -15.5%

05-19-2013 20:16:58 | More by baybum
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jakeox

Illinois

2/5  rDev -43.7%

05-18-2013 23:34:05 | More by jakeox
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drgonzo2k2

California

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

05-18-2013 17:47:08 | More by drgonzo2k2
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twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

05-17-2013 15:29:43 | More by twenty5
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ajzy

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +12.7%

05-16-2013 00:20:05 | More by ajzy
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moonknight31

California

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

05-14-2013 22:08:05 | More by moonknight31
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TysonA

Washington

3/5  rDev -15.5%

05-12-2013 15:19:42 | More by TysonA
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Knapp85

Pennsylvania

2.65/5  rDev -25.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3

This pours as a decent golden color with a white head on top. The retention is thin, no lacing on this one. The smell of the beer is a little fruity, boozy and spicy. The taste of the beer is loaded with spice, very Christmassy, not really the greatest tasting beer in my opinion. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, decent carbonation and smooth drinkablity. Overall this beer isn't the greatest. I just wasn't impressed with some of the flavors it had. It's an ok beer but I just don't care for it.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 02:56:53 | More by Knapp85
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chinchill

South Carolina

2.44/5  rDev -31.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5

5 Golden Rings poured lightly hazy from a bomber bottle. Amber in color, with a small but durable off-white head. Vinegar (or similar) in the very sour aroma: smells like a good marinade ... or a bad beer. Well, the taste is similar and no better. There is some pineapple and ginger in the very tart taste. Medium bitterness.

O: brewer’s description sounds wonderful; the beer is not. Hard to drink despite some attractive aspects.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 03:45:19 | More by chinchill
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mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

05-10-2013 22:56:34 | More by mikeburd1128
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drlovemd87

Colorado

3/5  rDev -15.5%

05-10-2013 14:25:41 | More by drlovemd87
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FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%

05-10-2013 12:27:11 | More by FUwolfpacker
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Compton25

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -29.6%

05-10-2013 03:32:28 | More by Compton25
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kemoarps

Washington

2.5/5  rDev -29.6%

05-06-2013 23:54:12 | More by kemoarps
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Honus1

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

05-06-2013 01:58:32 | More by Honus1
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josephwa

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +19.7%

05-06-2013 01:54:54 | More by josephwa
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DarthKostrizer

California

2.25/5  rDev -36.6%

05-05-2013 17:30:28 | More by DarthKostrizer
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danwho

California

2.75/5  rDev -22.5%

05-05-2013 16:46:03 | More by danwho
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JISurfer

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +26.8%

05-05-2013 04:26:39 | More by JISurfer
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dtivp

West Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Pours a hazy golden amber with a two plus finger egg shell white frothy head that recedes very quickly into a thin ring with moderate lacing.

Aroma of tart citrus fruit , spice and some alcohol after the swirl.

Taste dominated by the pineapple, hints of sweet banana, ginger and the booze is not hiding.

Mouth Feel medium body, light carbonation, sweet, sticky, with some alcohol bite.

Overall, the beer is a little over powered by the sweetness and then the alcohol hits you. Glad I tried it, not my favorite Belgian pale ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 20:52:21 | More by dtivp
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Magery

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

05-03-2013 18:47:07 | More by Magery
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HopsMatt

Kentucky

1/5  rDev -71.8%

05-03-2013 02:25:23 | More by HopsMatt
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5 Golden Rings from The Bruery
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