Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale - Anderson Valley Brewing Company

anjah

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

02-17-2013 21:52:09 | More by anjah

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-16-2013 13:26:54 | More by InspectorBob

ohyayitstrey

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-14-2013 03:32:59 | More by ohyayitstrey

doremite

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

06-13-2013 22:46:24 | More by doremite

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-12-2013 19:39:42 | More by JMUbrewz

hferhut

California

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-11-2013 03:00:49 | More by hferhut

Flashyspoons

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-11-2013 02:51:12 | More by Flashyspoons

maxwelldeux

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -29.5%

06-03-2013 02:38:24 | More by maxwelldeux

harrisjohnson

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-31-2013 23:37:43 | More by harrisjohnson

Daniel101

California

4.75/5  rDev +21.8%

05-31-2013 21:51:46 | More by Daniel101

woodchip

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

05-30-2013 23:59:30 | More by woodchip

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

05-16-2013 16:08:34 | More by Slatetank

gpblackgt

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-13-2013 23:10:05 | More by gpblackgt

Mullinger1980

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +21.8%

05-11-2013 10:53:36 | More by Mullinger1980

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -16.7%

05-10-2013 14:26:41 | More by twenty5

Laklimell

Washington

4/5  rDev +2.6%

05-07-2013 00:30:13 | More by Laklimell

dacrza1

New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75

date reviewed: 27 January 2013...
glassware: Ayinger willibecker...
occasion: anticipating another "winter event" tomorrow...
appearance: medium-brown body with even, cirrus lacing; not much effervescence; thick head dissipates quickly...
aroma: brilliant,, fragrantly fruity bouquet; some spices too; malt and hops seem balanced in their non-entity....
palate: warming, full-bodied, raspy and ragged mouthfeel; bubbly and active at the tongue...
taste: currants, raisins, and doughy accents make this an enjoyable, flavorful experience--some berry hints too, but a bit medicinal in the finish...
overall: Anderson Valley has done a lot right, and this beer follows in the tradition; respectable...

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 04:37:17 | More by dacrza1

trevorpost

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

05-03-2013 23:41:56 | More by trevorpost

2beerdogs

California

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

04-29-2013 05:44:47 | More by 2beerdogs

Syracuse12

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

04-28-2013 20:48:48 | More by Syracuse12

ltdantheman

Georgia

4/5  rDev +2.6%

04-25-2013 15:07:18 | More by ltdantheman

RandyBoBandy

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -16.7%

04-23-2013 02:29:28 | More by RandyBoBandy

soccerfancooch

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +9%

04-17-2013 22:13:04 | More by soccerfancooch

mfnmbvp

Illinois

3.28/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz. bottle, no bottled on date, but this is the 2012 winter seasonal release, I'm sure. Poured into a Firestone Walker pint glass.

A - Pours a quarter inch of off-white / khaki colored head that quickly dissolves into a thin layer of foam, bubbling it's way out of existence. Body is a very dark ruby / blood orange / chestnut color.

S - Smell is of winter spice, cinnamon and nutmeg, some earthy, barrel aged oak, cream & vanilla smells come secondary. Bit of alcohol astringency, and some cherry & fermented dark fruit. Cherry vanilla smell is dominant, but doesn't always come off as smelling natural.

T - The beer is light bodied and smooth, with a faint hint of alcohol warmth, and bit of medicinal cherry flavored syrup. Some woody, barrel aged vanilla poking about in there, but it doesn't seem totally genuine, if you ask me. A decent tasting beer, but definitely not the best tasting beer I've ever had. A simple brew.

M - Feel comes off somewhat hot and carbonated. Not a horrible tasting beer, but not one I would recommend sessioning. Fruity, bitter, & dry aftertaste on this beer.

Overall, it isn't a horrible beer, but it is definitely not a beer I will ever consider drinking again. Seems very imbalanced, with a lot of off-putting aspects: too sweet & sugary, with a medicinal artificial cherry vanilla syrup like taste. Underwhelming, for damn sure. My second beer from Anderson Valley Brewing Co., and not one I will be having again any time soon. Looking forward to other endeavors from this brewery.

Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale ---3.5/5

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 02:18:35 | More by mfnmbvp

EigenBeer

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

04-11-2013 23:37:53 | More by EigenBeer