Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale - Coors Brewing Company

pmcadamis

Illinois

3.11/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

A - Slightly hay, but mostly clear brew. Wood varnish in color... slightly reddish brown. Nice thick and foamy head but not a whole lotta lace.

S - Odd. Bubblegum, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. This is definitely going for the "Christmas spice" vibe. Not a lot of yeasty aromas that should come with the "Abbey" moniker.

T - A little more malty than the purely spice based nose. Thin chocolate malt up front, followed by a dry nutmeg and allspice finish.

M - Good balance of malt and spice, but it's a little thin. Boring but could be sessionable if you can find it on tap when there is nothing better available. Blue Moon seasonal brews tend to be ubiquitous at any decent restaurant around my neck of the woods.

This is like a store-bought Christmas gingerbread cookie. You can't honestly say that it doesn't taste good, but it sure ain't the same as Grandma's fresh from the oven recipe.

Serving type: bottle

01-17-2013 06:59:14 | More by pmcadamis

ClayO

Arizona

3.25/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 21:59:53 | More by ClayO

Rick778

California

2.5/5  rDev -18%

05-19-2013 18:00:08 | More by Rick778

Ceballonegro

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 03:51:26 | More by Ceballonegro

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +14.8%

05-15-2013 13:28:27 | More by pcsnyder

lucasj82

Indiana

2.25/5  rDev -26.2%

05-15-2013 02:14:06 | More by lucasj82

bconsidine

Maryland

3/5  rDev -1.6%

05-14-2013 17:40:17 | More by bconsidine

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -1.6%

05-13-2013 23:08:27 | More by AmandaSchaefer

jkball01

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -9.8%

05-13-2013 16:09:07 | More by jkball01

Bill235

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev +6.6%

05-13-2013 11:28:06 | More by Bill235

Slay40

Michigan

3/5  rDev -1.6%

05-12-2013 02:40:09 | More by Slay40

mtc23

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -9.8%

05-11-2013 23:10:53 | More by mtc23

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -1.6%

05-10-2013 21:09:42 | More by JamesStreet

cwreay90

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -18%

05-09-2013 18:47:31 | More by cwreay90

Bubba569

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -9.8%

05-05-2013 17:43:54 | More by Bubba569

Carlton1964

New York

3.36/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Nice looking brew with a nice lacing effect. VERY nice smell....kinda had a holiday feeling just upon smelling this stuff. Tasting it was very pleasant at first, but the spicy effects were a little overwhelming as I got closer to the end of the bottle. Some may like this, but a little went a long way with me. Worth a try if you like unique spicy brews. Left a pleasant spicy taste in mouth.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 03:20:14 | More by Carlton1964

flyingpig

United Kingdom (Scotland)

3.3/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Bottle from Utobeer, Borough Market, London (355ml, £2.50):
Dark brown colour with a thin, half centimetre tall and bubbly head that settles to a thin, patchy lacing on top of the beer after about a minute.

Light caramel malts and a very sweet aroma with a few toffee notes and some sugar. There is a lot of spice coming through and a nutty aroma near the end.

Spicy and a stronger caramel taste to begin with, there is some sweetness shinning through and a nutty base with some darker fruits in there to. I could detect a small amount of wheat and a light bitter finish.

Light bodied and a little thin but nothing major, the carbonation was medium and the beer was very sweet with a bit of spice thrown in too.

Fairly ordinary although not bad, however it was a little too sweet and started to become slightly sickening nearer the end. I'd stick to the original if I was you but it wasn't enough to put me off seeking out other Blue Moon varieties in future.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 21:06:15 | More by flyingpig

GaryFields

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev -9.8%

04-30-2013 01:47:28 | More by GaryFields

sbartnik01

Texas

2/5  rDev -34.4%

04-30-2013 01:42:27 | More by sbartnik01

bestadler

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +39.3%

04-29-2013 23:29:28 | More by bestadler

innominat

Ireland

2.75/5  rDev -9.8%

04-25-2013 18:30:35 | More by innominat

J_Dub

Texas

2/5  rDev -34.4%

04-23-2013 14:21:57 | More by J_Dub

Rojada1988

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev +6.6%

04-22-2013 16:44:49 | More by Rojada1988

BlueMoon10

Mississippi

3.25/5  rDev +6.6%

04-22-2013 02:20:04 | More by BlueMoon10

KiMiRaiK

Washington

3.25/5  rDev +6.6%

04-21-2013 21:28:18 | More by KiMiRaiK