Old Jubilation - Avery Brewing Company

spoony

Colorado

3.73/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

From a 12 oz bottle into a tulip.

A-A moderate pour never produced more than a half-finger of light tan head and there was very little carbonation to keep the head around. The beer had a nice, ruby-brown color and was mostly clear.

S-The smell was sweet and slightly spicy with pretty solid whiffs of dark fig and plum fruit. There was caramel-malt background, and little or no bitterness to be found.

T-Taste followed the smell pretty closely with dark fruit, syrupy brown sugar, and caramel flavors being dominant.

M-Feel was medium to heavy with a syrupy texture. Very little carbonation.

O-Not a bad effort. It was a touch sweet and a little more spice would have balanced things out, but the alcohol was well-integrated and the flavors pleasant. All in all, this was a worthy winter-style brew that worked well for dessert.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2012 20:19:44 | More by spoony

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

3/5  rDev -22.5%

05-17-2013 03:13:28 | More by ElizabethEleanor

drummermattie02

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-13-2013 14:25:17 | More by drummermattie02

Bill235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-13-2013 11:55:51 | More by Bill235

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-12-2013 00:13:31 | More by HarmonMW

MawfBrewing

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-04-2013 16:38:29 | More by MawfBrewing

gshak

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-01-2013 16:35:38 | More by gshak

rkf1976

Michigan

2.25/5  rDev -41.9%

04-28-2013 23:58:15 | More by rkf1976

DavoleBomb

Ohio

4.43/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a snifter. 2007 vintage, so somewhere in the 5-6 year old range.

3.5 A: Deep brown borderline black color. Just a short frothy head formed and fell quickly. No lacing. In any case, I'm happy about the carbonation level at this point.

4.5 S: Seems that this has aged quite nicely. Still quite potent, but also with smooth, well integrated aromas. Big toastiness, dry caramel, light tobacco, and a pleasant spiciness. Dry overall, but balanced. Not a ton of complexity, but that tends to happen when a beer is aged so long. Despite this, it smells amazing.

4.5 T: Like the nose, it's hard to find any problem in the taste. Lots of toastiness, caramel, and dry graininess. No hints of booze at all. Fairly dry, but again, balanced.

4.25 M: Medium body. A little undercarbonated compared to what I'd expect fresh, but easily enough for a beer this age. Goes down super easy, but a bit more body and creaminess would be nice.

4.5 D: This drinks like a session beer. So easy to drink. I'm furious that I don't have another. Tons of flavor, great balance, and no problems.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 01:29:38 | More by DavoleBomb

Mebuzzard

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-23-2013 08:32:51 | More by Mebuzzard

BlurryVisi0n

New York

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in an over-sized wine glass. (Grabbed the first thing I saw in my cabinet...Chimay signature glass).

Appearance: A very dark copper, body is still transparent creating a 1/4" off white head with little bubbles and sediments on the body.

Smell: Right from the pour you are smell this and from strength alone you feel

Taste: Light cinnamon with an easy alcohol feel and I can't be the only feeling the dark fruits, berries and plum all over the body subtle but evident.

Mouth: Medium and crazy smooth feel, not bad at all.

Overall:Saw a six-pack of this asking for me to buy it just a week ago at my local beer shop and though I can't say too much about this beer but then again I can't say too little...it's subtle and hit's you in the end. That is definitely when you appreciate this "winter warmer". This beer plus your favorite glass equals one pretty good time. Salud!

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 06:35:54 | More by BlurryVisi0n

Moose90

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-22-2013 03:34:40 | More by Moose90

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-20-2013 14:02:07 | More by drgonzo2k2

prlykens

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

04-16-2013 03:35:13 | More by prlykens

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

The Old Jubilation is a big strong beer and I probably did not try it at the best time. I was having lunch at our local watering hole and it was a warmer day , which I think plays against strong ales. The beer poured a rich deep amber color with thick foamy head that laced. The smell was like a dark malt and alcohol. The taste was malty mix that seemed to give the presence of subtle spices like a cinnamon, ginger, etc. along with big alcohol. The mouthfeel was full body with smooth carbonation. Overall it was ok....not a huge fan of strong ales.

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2013 03:08:45 | More by WoodBrew

Smurf2055

Washington

3.71/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.5

Bottle into Chimay glass.

Pours a dark mahogany with very minimal head.

Can detect faint hints of cherry in the aroma.

Mostly fruit. Rich, full flavor. Malty backbone. Almost nutty flavor.

Very smooth and drinkable.

Overall, a very good winter ale.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 20:21:52 | More by Smurf2055

BGsWo22

New York

3/5  rDev -22.5%

03-23-2013 18:14:03 | More by BGsWo22

Daktah

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -16%

03-20-2013 20:15:16 | More by Daktah

Fusebuddy

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-19-2013 23:37:30 | More by Fusebuddy

cwappelt

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-16-2013 22:48:57 | More by cwappelt

AmitC

Indiana

3.98/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a snifter. Limited release.

Brown color inside the glass. About one finger thick tan colored dust like head. Excellent retention. Super lacing. Some ruby hues. Hazy appearance.

Aroma is a little subdued in strength. Some faint malt flavors and somewhat more strong caramel notes. Not much warmth or booze in the nose.

Taste is better. Strong alcohol burst for a 8.3% ABV brew. Good warmth. A good amount of hops that are very well suppressed by hops. Hops are still apparent somewhat may be due to booze and carbonation, which has not died yet. Caramel and light roasted smell.

Mouth feel is medium bodied with a little more carbonation than there should be in old ale. Warm and solid. Nothing really exciting about this brew.

Very average stuff.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 22:42:13 | More by AmitC

crob3888

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-14-2013 04:45:46 | More by crob3888

BigLittleHokis

California

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-12-2013 05:55:33 | More by BigLittleHokis

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-11-2013 23:43:05 | More by DaPan

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -22.5%

03-11-2013 22:44:22 | More by TheBeerAlmanac