Jolly Roger Christmas Ale
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company

Jolly Roger Christmas AleJolly Roger Christmas Ale
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From:
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
English Strong Ale
Ranked #15
ABV:
9%
Score:
86
Ranked #19,440
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 14.44%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
181
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 28, 2022
Added:
Feb 25, 2002
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  12
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Ratings by nsabo:
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Reviewed by nsabo from Washington

3.79/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Smells like salt water taffy. From the first sip, the booze ain't hiding from nobody. Usually this overt booziness tastes harsh, but it's pleasant here. Medium creamy mouth, like it's been whipped but is still runny. A little piney, some vanilla and toffee, all the while accompanied by booze. I don't get much, if any, spices.
I feel like I've written a fairly average sounding review without meaning to. There's nothing particularly outstanding about this beer, but it impresses me with each sip.
Here in Washington, it's a few bucks more than most winter warmers, but it's also the best one around.
Dec 15, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by UWDAWG from Washington

3.44/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 16 ounce can into a snifter.

Look- Deep amber, moderately hazy, no visible particulate, frothy light brown head, above average head retention and lacing.

Smell- Bready, caramel, toffee, piney, grassy, sweet, clove, medium strength of scent.

Taste- Very bready, piney, earthy, sweet, medium strength of flavor.

Feel- Medium body, average carbonation, mildly mouth warming, moderately bitter, moderately astringent.

Overall- Look was a murky deep amber with above average head retention and lacing. Bouquet and flavor was dominated by a bready malt character and a grassy sweetness. Medium body that was mildly mouth warming, but had moderate astringency. This beer was much too malt heavy for my palate.
Dec 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by rfreed from Washington

Nov 26, 2022
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Rated by SharonChafin

4.68/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
I love this beer. It fills my mouth and is smooth going down. A definite treat!
Apr 08, 2022
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Reviewed by john_science

4.3/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
A solid Christmas/Winter Ale. If I had a complaint, it might be that this beer could pack in a little more flavor. It is definitely a stronger beer than it tastes like though.
Nov 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4.34 by ncherf from Washington

Jan 09, 2021
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Rated by redresonatedragon from Washington

4.49/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This is a fantastic regional strong ale for many years now, definitely deserves a higher score. Added bonus to find in cans
Oct 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.29 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jun 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.72 by kemoarps from New York

Jan 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.57 by Gabriel_Vaughn from California

May 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.73 by redleg64 from Michigan

Dec 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by dshansen1184 from Washington

Nov 04, 2017
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Reviewed by Superheatnsubcool from Washington

3.77/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
My first impression was that it tasted like a doppelbock or maibock; malty lager with a hint of booze and a crisp finish. I was surprised to see that the brewer classifies it as an English Strong Ale. I was even more surprised to see that they use Chinook, Cascade and Amarillo hops, to the tune of 42 IBU. Can’t taste ‘em. It doesn’t taste like the 9.5% ABV listed on their website, but my buzz after chugging a bottle confirms that it’s a hefty brew.
Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by BlueSpader from Washington

Jan 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by johnnyminor from Washington

Dec 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by rarigney from Washington

Dec 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by TwoTrees from Washington

Dec 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 21, 2016
Jolly Roger Christmas Ale from Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 181 ratings