Christmas Ale 2010 - Abita Brewing Co.

Frosty80

Michigan

3.68/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Color: pours light golden-brown. sits clear reddish-brown with a good off-white head

Smell: upon sniffing after first straight poor it had one hell of a spicy hop kick to it. aftera minute though it became a little more tame. nice caramel malt to support

Taste: moderately high spicy/peppery hop character. medium bitterness. caramel malt sweetness is scarce. seems to be highly attenuated giving it a very dry presence, especially in the finish which is spicy

Mouthfeel: medium body with medium carbonation

Notes: nothing spectacular, but i do love the spiciness/pepperiness of this hoppy light brown ale

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2010 00:50:57 | More by Frosty80

udouche

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

02-19-2013 16:18:01 | More by udouche

MassachusettsBeerFan

Massachusetts

1/5  rDev -71%

02-16-2013 21:46:41 | More by MassachusettsBeerFan

RyanSBrennan

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +15.9%

12-21-2012 01:11:20 | More by RyanSBrennan

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

12-07-2012 16:00:34 | More by Damian74Shensky

mgironta

New Jersey

2.9/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

This brew poured with a one finger off white head that dissipated quickly, leaving no lacing to speak of on the glass. The body is a cloudy chestnut-brown color. On the nose, I got a lot of nuttiness and maltiness going on. It also had another scent, almost an unpleasant sweetness. Hmm, this is odd. On the taste, it’s not what I expected at all. It has some caramel malt and nuttiness, but it’s very watery. Medium carbonation also comes through on the brew. This brew was definitely underflavored, at least for me. The finish had nothing on it. I’m usually a big fan of Abita brews, but this is just not a pleasant brew for me. It’s also not what I would expect out of a Christmas beer. Definitely would not have this one again.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2012 23:08:24 | More by mgironta

fatbatcat

Georgia

4/5  rDev +15.9%

07-07-2012 18:03:55 | More by fatbatcat

JHeskew

4.5/5  rDev +30.4%

07-07-2012 14:51:35 | More by JHeskew

NeverSettle

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +30.4%

06-17-2012 04:52:09 | More by NeverSettle

FriedGold2112

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

05-19-2012 04:49:34 | More by FriedGold2112

deonreds

New York

2.75/5  rDev -20.3%

03-18-2012 05:34:45 | More by deonreds

AWS2111

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -13%

01-06-2012 02:24:42 | More by AWS2111

thisladyluck

Iowa

3/5  rDev -13%

12-31-2011 20:22:39 | More by thisladyluck

salinasa

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

12-31-2011 04:49:44 | More by salinasa

Chugs13

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -42%

12-28-2011 03:13:09 | More by Chugs13

Grebdioz

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

12-28-2011 01:55:15 | More by Grebdioz

Pegasus

Texas

4/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Clear, deep amber brown with a dense, persistent cream-colored cloud top head. Abundant Belgian lace adorns the glass walls. Numerous streams of fat bubbles drif lazily to the surface.

Aroma: Lots of toasted malts, caramel, a little cocoa as well, modest herbal hops, and slight spices.

Taste: Opens with nut and toffee notes. A pronounced undercurrent of cold coffee is present throughout the taste. Caramel is present as well, with hints of dark fruit and brown sugar. Toward the close of the taste, pine tar hops appear and linger well past the close. The finish is a bit dry.

Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant.

Drinkability/notes: A very nice example of the style, with a little Christmas spicing as well.

Packaged in a short twelve-ounce brown glass bottle with a pry-off crown, served in a standard Pilsener glass.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2011 16:04:00 | More by Pegasus

JimmytheSaintPSU

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -13%

12-15-2011 21:52:10 | More by JimmytheSaintPSU

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.43/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a nice opaque dark-chocolate brown with a fine-bubbled light tan head that leaves some good lacing. Aroma is not strong, but does invite a taste with malty, woody, and subtle cinnamon and cloves notes. Flavor has a malty core with spice (cinnamon and cloves) hints and a woody, slightly bitter hops undertone. Texture has average body but a fair amount of tingle, leaving a fizzy, woody finish.

Serving type: on-tap

12-12-2011 01:08:34 | More by Cyberkedi

ROGUE16

Delaware

4/5  rDev +15.9%

12-07-2011 21:46:48 | More by ROGUE16

KrisPaulk77

Mississippi

4/5  rDev +15.9%

12-05-2011 00:34:07 | More by KrisPaulk77

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +15.9%

11-29-2011 20:33:20 | More by InspectorBob

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.33/5  rDev +25.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Abita Christmas Ale (2010 edition) has a thick, frothy, off-white head and a very clear amber appearance, with moderate carbonation; spaced lacing is present down the glass. The aroma is of roasted malts and dark coffee. Taste is of dark roasted barley, dark roast coffee, and a hop under-spice; all of these come together in a delicious triad. Mouth-feel is medium, and Abita Christmas Ale (2010) has a nice, settled finish. Overall, I quite enjoyed this pleasant, mild ale.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2011 00:16:31 | More by RonaldTheriot

dsauter

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

11-20-2011 21:23:18 | More by dsauter

jenray

Texas

3/5  rDev -13%

11-20-2011 02:40:34 | More by jenray