Maritime Pacific Jolly Roger Christmas Ale - Maritime Pacific Brewing Company

zacharius

Washington

4.28/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This beer poured a dark brown with a minimal head, held up to the light, wasn't quite crystal clear but a little hazy. Aroma is malty and estery, nothing to write home about. Taste is big and malty sweet yet perfectly balanced with citrusy hops. Nice syurpy body yet quite drinkable especially for the abv.

Serving type: on-tap

12-21-2004 02:52:18 | More by zacharius

Smurf2055

Washington

3.83/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

From 12 oz bottle into tulip.

Pours clear dark amber with a couple finger head.

Smell is spicy and fruity.

Tastes medium, spicy, bitter, hoppy, very powerful. It’s a winter warmer for sure.

Revisit: on tap at Bottleworks Christmas in July, so some age on it.

Pours ruby red with a small off white head.

Smell sweet, subtle fruity notes.

Taste fruit and malt, spices.

Coats the mouth. Good.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 03:02:16 | More by Smurf2055

Laklimell

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-03-2013 19:10:20 | More by Laklimell

twiggamortis420

Texas

4.04/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle of the 2011 vintage (courtesy of Libbey) pours a caramel color with a pretty nice beige head. Lacing is awesome.

Nose is oxidized caramel with some hazel-nuttiness and maybe some brown sugar. Light touch of plum pudding adds a nice fruity touch.

The velvety smoothness comes to mind first, very impressive. It manages to be sweet but not sticky with some toast and toffee to go along with a mild floral hop bitterness. It has some sherry notes usually found in a nice, aged barleywine. I like how it straddles the line between sweet and toasty, never really leaning one way or the other. Fun beer, Id put at least a few of these away each year come wintertime. This would be a great beer to quaff after a long day on the slopes.

Serving type: bottle

03-08-2013 01:56:22 | More by twiggamortis420

mdaschaf

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-02-2013 19:04:33 | More by mdaschaf

Texasfan549

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

02-24-2013 19:21:03 | More by Texasfan549

twistedweather

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-09-2013 23:52:54 | More by twistedweather

mchen

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

01-19-2013 01:16:16 | More by mchen

scootpolute

Washington

4.91/5  rDev +27.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

P: 12 oz bottle poured into a cone pint glass.

A: Deep brownish garnet color with a good clarity, light tan lace adorns the top ... a product of densely frothed head.

S: Sweet and earthy with a big hand of caramel, candied fruit and mineral. Hops are soft in the aroma with a leafy character.

M: Nice flush full body, smooth and crisp in the mouth. Malt character is very broad with a bitter-sweet start and a chocolaty finish with hints of lightly roasted coffee. Alcohol warms quite well. Fruity of the dark ripened variety, fig or prune in the mix? Hop bitterness cuts through the malt and leaves a trail of flavor that gets lost before the after taste. A triple fold of alcohol spiciness, heavy leftover hops and the mild chocolaty finish rush for the finish line. Pleasant and complex after taste.

O: Always a winter beer fav....Bottom line, drink this one with care...This has been only beer where after a mere 6 pk, I found myself the next morning face down, next to the fridge and late for work...so take caution, this one can get you in the 'woo-woo!!'

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 00:44:32 | More by scootpolute

iKrystin

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

01-13-2013 21:06:05 | More by iKrystin

bumchilly25

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

01-13-2013 01:37:32 | More by bumchilly25

hannaho

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

01-07-2013 03:53:05 | More by hannaho

caseyscarb

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

01-05-2013 07:32:05 | More by caseyscarb

NickThePyro

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

12-24-2012 04:34:08 | More by NickThePyro

muchloveforhops3

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

12-23-2012 20:47:13 | More by muchloveforhops3

Braz

Washington

3.58/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle chilled.
Pours a deep bronze color with one finger of frothy white head that slowly subsides to edge of glass. Fairly clear.
Pronounced smells of alcohol with a subtle fruitiness. Orange perhaps.
Heavy flavor of malty sweetness with medium bitterness. Toffee and an orange liqueor flavor with spiced hops. Has an almost wine flavor to it, some grapefruit too.
Medium bodied with a nice texture and lively carbonation. Has a long lingering bitter finish. Strong alcohol warming effect.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 15:13:21 | More by Braz

MacStinson

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.9%

11-28-2012 04:09:25 | More by MacStinson

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

11-24-2012 04:38:08 | More by mothman

strongaf

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

11-18-2012 18:53:49 | More by strongaf

sukwonee

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.9%

11-12-2012 04:49:02 | More by sukwonee

LiquidAmber

Washington

3.95/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Review from 11/2010 notes. Poured into a Gulden Draak tulip. Pours a rich red amber with a very thin head and slight lacing. Malt, dark fruit and hop aroma. Very malty with spice, some caramel. Finishes dry and oaky with some hop bite. Has the dry malt flavor that reminds me of Mad River's barley wine. Unusual. The finish bitterness is not well balanced, but otherwise interesting and fun to drink.

Serving type: bottle

07-08-2012 03:27:41 | More by LiquidAmber

Adamostella

Washington

3/5  rDev -22.1%

07-02-2012 00:08:39 | More by Adamostella

Romulux

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-20-2012 21:02:20 | More by Romulux

thewimperoo

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-08-2012 16:20:00 | More by thewimperoo

dirtylou

Washington

3.6/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12oz single, leftover from the 2011 batch. Ballard beer.

appearance: served in an oversized snifter, lovely body really - ruby, garnet, brown, light foamy beige head

smell: earthy, pale malts, toasted nut

taste: A slightly above average winter warmer - vanilla, booze, nuts, creme, caramel, toasted malt, herbal hops. Improved with age, but the cheapest 2010 bombers i have seen are an ASTRONOMICAL $8.99 at ballard market - Are you serious?

mouthfeel: mild bitterness, creamy medium-light body

overall: good, not great

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 01:30:17 | More by dirtylou