Winter Warmer
Columbus Brewing Company

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From:
Columbus Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 11.05%
Reviews:
51
Ratings:
113
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 20, 2019
Added:
Nov 07, 2007
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  10
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Ratings by JohnGalt1:
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Reviewed by JohnGalt1 from Idaho

3.82/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz received in trade today from BA jdoncbus .. Big thanks for the cool extra.. I figured since winter is winding down, I had better jump on this brew. Poured into my New Belgium snifter.

Aggressive pour produced only about a 1" head .. but it still left nice spotty lacing.. Deep amber brew that appears very red when held to a light.

The bottle says this brew is spiced and the aroma does not lie... I almost never really appreciate very spicy brews.. but this one really works.. the nose reminds me of a very aromatic chai tea. As it warms up.. wow the ginger and earthy cinnamon really blossom... the smell has just enough sweetness to bring the spices together.

Flavor is identical to the nose ... but much more lingering ... the ginger is pronounced without being "hot" and the cinnamon adds depth and sweetness along with a tingling palate note. I don't know that I would categorize this as a winter warmer... more of a spiced brew... definitely reminds me of a slightly sweetened ice chai tea.

I am actually pretty impressed with this beer.. it walks the razor's edge of spiced beer and scores major points because it pushes the envelope while still making sure nothing is overdone.

Big thanks to jdoncbus .... John is a great trader and thanks to him my fridge has more midwest/east coast hoppy goodness variety than it probably ever has.

Edit: I also just noticed I am the first BA from outside Ohio to ever review this beer ... Thanks again.. I sorta feel privileged.
Feb 14, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.88 by nhirsch04 from Ohio

Aug 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.13 by Swettenham_Shire from Ohio

Mar 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by MidwestBA from Illinois

Feb 22, 2016
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.78/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
The Winter Warmer is decent for a Xmas type ale.....it has all the ginger, nutmeg, pine cone flavors and scent. It pours a rich clear copper with thin white head that is not lacing. The mouthfeel is medium in body with good carbonation. Overall its a solid winter beer and is best had next to a fire.
Jan 30, 2016
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Reviewed by CNoj012 from New York

3.73/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This beer pours a slightly hazy orange amber color with a one finger khaki head. It quickly disappears except for a small ring around the edge of the glass and leaves spotted lacing. The smell is sweet bready malt and a hint of toffee. Taste is much different with caramel sweetness and breadiness up front followed by a strong dose of cinnamon and tingly spiciness on the back end. Feel ia lighter than expected with no trace of alcohol. Overall a good beer, but just not my first choice of style.
Jan 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by AlexFields from Tennessee

Dec 24, 2015
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Reviewed by Pete9094 from Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Picked up a sixer on a business trip to Columbus. Rockin beer scene in Columbus BTW.

Pours deep ruby with subtle hint of spices. More flavors come out as it warms. Not your typical spicy holiday beer but a solid winter warmer.
Dec 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.37 by Lightman from Ohio

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.64 by DrJGR629 from Ohio

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Eziel from Ohio

May 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mattsmith413 from North Carolina

Nov 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by queerforbeer from Ohio

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Danno from Ohio

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by dparker7 from Ohio

Aug 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by doldham from Ohio

Jul 21, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rasheedw30 from Ohio

May 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MuscleConfusion from Ohio

Apr 29, 2014
Winter Warmer from Columbus Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 113 ratings