2XMAS - Southern Tier Brewing Company

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

3.98/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Deep amber, minimal head.Crystal clear.

S - Holiday spices. Nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, Sweet malt notes , dried fruits, herbaceous scents. Candied citrus peel.

T - Sturdy malt base, sweet and grainy. Soft on the tongue, with the spices present but mild. The nose lent a stronger offering, but the flavor has them all just more subtle. Agreeable blend of winter spices, and a subtle hint of candied orange peel.

M - Well balanced, light-medium body, pleasant carbonation. Spiced semi-dry finish.

O - All of the winter beer components you look for and want. Southern Tier comes through.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2012 01:47:10 | More by BeerForMuscle

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

05-22-2013 17:42:44 | More by NJBeer265

brewcifix

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

05-20-2013 21:57:33 | More by brewcifix

BurnMeInMyBar

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-20-2013 14:40:16 | More by BurnMeInMyBar

anhigdon

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

05-18-2013 03:28:13 | More by anhigdon

Zimm

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-15-2013 17:25:36 | More by Zimm

hopkrid

Florida

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-15-2013 15:54:55 | More by hopkrid

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-15-2013 14:25:00 | More by touchmeimsac

ElijahRivera

New York

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-14-2013 21:28:04 | More by ElijahRivera

aLenwell

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-14-2013 00:44:08 | More by aLenwell

vrbulldog22

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-13-2013 18:55:35 | More by vrbulldog22

Porter

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-12-2013 23:44:19 | More by Porter

corysmith01

New York

2.75/5  rDev -27.4%

05-12-2013 22:53:53 | More by corysmith01

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

2.25/5  rDev -40.6%

05-12-2013 16:52:57 | More by mikeburd1128

YieldToNothing

New York

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-12-2013 16:34:00 | More by YieldToNothing

ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 01:52:18 | More by ToddHolder

krisbee

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-10-2013 03:15:54 | More by krisbee

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-10-2013 00:03:31 | More by tommyguz

cowboy83

New York

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

05-07-2013 14:06:01 | More by cowboy83

LMH88

New York

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-03-2013 02:11:51 | More by LMH88

scotv

New York

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-01-2013 19:52:28 | More by scotv

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

04-29-2013 00:49:53 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

Lawl3ss

Texas

4.09/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Chilled 12 oz. bottle into a 33 cl snifter. Bottling date 10.24.12.

Look- Deep ruby amber with a half finger of loose off-white head. Falls quickly, decent lacing. Nice glow.

Smell- Moderately sweet- currant, brown bread, molasses cookies, cinnamon, orange zest. Plenty of fruit and holiday spice. Swirling brings out a deeper, darker plummy fruit aroma and some rum-laced fruitcake.

Taste- Very similar to the aroma. Round, soft fruits with a hint of citrus balance against tealike bittering and warm spice- lots of nutmeg. Spices linger, aftertaste of pumpernickel and mulled apple cider. Nice.

Mouthfeel- Medium body, light carbonation brightens up the sip a bit. Swallow is juicy, full, mild-moderate dusky dryness imparted by the spices. Light for the style, actually. Moderate warming on the back - both spice and booze, but not unwelcome. I could finish two of these no problem.

Overall- Not the best Christmas beer I've ever had (that goes to La Grivoise De Noel), but hits all the right notes and doesn't go overboard. It's also fairly easy to get a hold of (if Southern Tier distributes in your area) and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be picking this one up again.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 00:31:03 | More by Lawl3ss

Cdunk11

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

04-27-2013 19:32:31 | More by Cdunk11

clfrost

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

04-21-2013 23:42:14 | More by clfrost