Grinnin' Grizzly Spiced Ale - Appalachian Brewing Company

Chinaskifan1

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

12-03-2012 01:07:21 | More by Chinaskifan1

GiantMidget

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -23.4%

05-24-2013 11:44:21 | More by GiantMidget

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-07-2013 13:31:26 | More by tommyguz

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16.4%

03-09-2013 14:19:33 | More by ejimhof

abcramer

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

02-05-2013 03:58:00 | More by abcramer

GeorgianBayPackr

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

02-03-2013 22:48:01 | More by GeorgianBayPackr

DIM

Pennsylvania

3.51/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

This definitely not an APA.

a: This was a clear brownish amber color. It was served to me with a thick, creamy head.

s: Moderate nutmeg and faint potpourri like fruit.

t: Mirrors the smell. Nothing off, I just wanted more.

m: A bit thin perhaps, but nice and creamy at the same time.

o: Not bad but I won't seek it out again.

Serving type: cask

01-27-2013 19:02:01 | More by DIM

prdstmnky

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

01-26-2013 19:58:47 | More by prdstmnky

shaw87psu

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -37.3%

12-29-2012 02:13:37 | More by shaw87psu

ryser2k

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -23.4%

11-29-2012 14:34:48 | More by ryser2k

Lantern

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

11-29-2012 01:20:54 | More by Lantern

chefhatt

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

served in a pint glass at paradise by the slice
review from notes, consummed on Sunday November 25th 2012
It had a nice amber color body, with no head or laceing to it. the aroma was of seasonal spices, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg. The taste was very spiced with the same spices and some malt backbone with a hint of hops on the finish. The mouth feel was kinda thin but good and overall this is a really tasty ale, very good for the season.

Serving type: on-tap

11-28-2012 20:34:42 | More by chefhatt

Bdel34

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

11-22-2012 01:42:20 | More by Bdel34

hockenbeer

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

07-10-2012 01:45:28 | More by hockenbeer

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

07-03-2012 23:49:08 | More by jbaker67

robieobie1

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

03-05-2012 19:57:19 | More by robieobie1

CraftBeerTastic

Pennsylvania

3.15/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Ba Review #95
Served On: 12/28/2011
Glassware: Tumbler Pint
Labeled ABV: -
Date/ Code: -

Had this on tap at the Harrisburg ABC location on my birthday.

Look: Color was an opaque brown with a very thin film on top that probably was once a head. Virtually zero carbonation was noticeable. The server did mention this was the last of this year’s batch, and it certainly showed in the appearance. Very tepid.

Smell: Highly spiced with ginger and other seasonal spices. I really couldn’t detect anything beyond the heavy spices.

Taste: Thin body. Again, strong ginger and cinnamon notes. This was like a lager that was spiced way beyond anything I’ve ever had before. For instance: take a Sam Adams Winter Lager and turn the ginger spice intensity up by about 75%.

This was a little disappointing for my first ABC beer, but on to the next one!

Serving type: on-tap

12-30-2011 06:08:20 | More by CraftBeerTastic

stackofpapers

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

12-28-2011 00:38:54 | More by stackofpapers

THECPJ

Delaware

4/5  rDev +11.4%

12-14-2011 17:04:57 | More by THECPJ

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

12-08-2011 03:54:51 | More by orangesol

JohneHoodlum

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

12-06-2011 22:14:55 | More by JohneHoodlum

weaselchew

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +39.3%

11-29-2011 17:07:30 | More by weaselchew

philbe311

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the Abbey Bar...

A - Two fingers worth of dense creamy egg shell colored head... Eventually all that is left is the slightest of collars... Loaded with moderate paced random carbnatoin rising throughout... The color is mix of amber and pale reddish tones...

S - The winter spices dominate reminding me of a warm spiced wine... Nutmeg... Cinnamon... Light clove... Perhaps some cherry and orange zest...

T - A virtual plethora of holiday spice goodness... Cinnamon... Nutmeg... Clove... Some light cherry... Orange zest... Light brown sugar notes... Quite tasty and definately remincent of the season...

M - Medium bodied... Briskly carbonated... A bit of lushness starts each sip... Clean... Crisp... Even and consistent with each sip...

D - This is a very nice winter seasonal that really hit the spot... The sum of the overall scores doesn't seem to do this one justice... This one is six-pack and possibly case worthy each holiday season...

Serving type: on-tap

11-29-2011 00:28:51 | More by philbe311

Kilroy1701

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.4%

11-17-2011 19:47:07 | More by Kilroy1701

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer doesn't seem like a Pale Ale to me like the description on here states. The beer poured out as an amber color. The head was light tan and didn't really last too long. The smell of the beer is spicy, it's loaded with winter spice aromas, like cinnamon and nutmeg. The taste of the beer also had a spicy quality to it also with a sweet caramel flavor upfront. The mouthfeel of the beer is pretty easy to put down but the spices warm the mouth nicely. Overall this beer its one that I'm crazy about but I wouldn't be opposed to trying it again in the future.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2011 21:02:36 | More by Knapp85