Ebenezer Ale - BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub

AlCaponeJunior

Texas

3.4/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Brownish-red and hazy, good one finger head and fairly good lacing.

Spicy and hoppier than I'd expect from a winter warmer, a bit earthy with a touch of solvent like notes.

Spicy again on the taste, caramel malts, floral and earthy hops, a tinge of alcohol.

Body is pretty full and mildly bitter on the finish, with some residual caramel malt flavor.

Overall it's a decent winter warmer. Not my favorite, but good enough for inclusion in a mixed twelvesky.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2012 00:09:03 | More by AlCaponeJunior

Bowers-Brew

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

04-21-2013 21:59:55 | More by Bowers-Brew

Hoppy_McMalt

Washington

4/5  rDev +9.6%

04-16-2013 03:36:09 | More by Hoppy_McMalt

Lawl3ss

Texas

3.65/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Lightly chilled 12 oz. bottle into a shaker pint. No visible bottling date.

Look- Deep red-brown with two fingers of loose off-white head. Good retention. Visible sediment on the bottle.

Smell- Raisin, molasses, brown bread. Warm feel without coming across as boozy. Subtle spice, pleasant. Swirling brings out a fruitier, jammy aroma.

Taste- Caramel, browned biscuits, licorice, mace, raspberry. Lingering earthy flavor and orange marmalade.

Mouthfeel- Medium body, light carbonation. Drinks like coffee dosed with heavy cream.

Overall- Unique, but better straight from the fridge and out of the bottle. Still, it's something I find myself seeking out when it's in season.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 06:52:55 | More by Lawl3ss

JBetz

Washington

4/5  rDev +9.6%

03-23-2013 06:11:14 | More by JBetz

510a

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -11%

03-17-2013 20:37:53 | More by 510a

bigbear2g19

Kansas

5/5  rDev +37%

03-11-2013 02:48:10 | More by bigbear2g19

Nihilistkid

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

03-04-2013 07:36:49 | More by Nihilistkid

Skyjmpr

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

02-28-2013 19:45:44 | More by Skyjmpr

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.55/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

I miss Bill Murray's real comedy work... Anyway, this stuff pours a mostly clear ruby-influenced amber topped by a finger of glowing off-cream foam. The nose comprises perfume-y caramel, light greens, light raisin, a pinch of cinnamon, and the vague inference of dark fruits way in the background. The taste brings in more of the same, with the spices and fruits (now not quite as dark, but not quite un-dark to not be called dark anymore) increased a notch or two throughout. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a generally smooth feel. Overall, a nice spicy Winter warmer, something I wouldn't mind enjoying time to time during these cold months.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 18:51:38 | More by TMoney2591

jrenihan

Ontario (Canada)

3.63/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Thanks to Papat444 for the bottle.

Beer is dark amber in colour with a fairly large off-white head.

Smell is muted. Malt, a bit bready, spices.

Caramel malt, spices (nutmeg, clove), a bit of dark fruit- slight cherry. Quite malty. Spices are not overdone, fairly low in the mix.

Medium bodied, low to moderate carbonation. Bready. Smooth.

Overall, not bad. Not something I would seek out again but an enjoyable beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 03:19:25 | More by jrenihan

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

02-10-2013 20:21:50 | More by AnitaBrewski

obrike

Texas

3.6/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Picked up a single at Round Rock World Market.

Poured a dark hazy amber capped with a generous off-white head. Minimal lacing followed...not a bad looker.

The scent was pretty subdued, but with some warming, the aromas comprised of dark fruits and faint spices emerged. Doppelbock-esque.

Certainly a malt forward beer with some caramel and fruit but nothing too bold. Hops add possibly a some earthy spicyness but not much more. Was hoping for more pronounced overall flavor. This one felt a little thin for the style, but still was quite drinkable. Certainly hides the alcohol well. There were no real issues with this beer, but it's a bit bland for a winter warmer.

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2013 23:25:47 | More by obrike

UWBadgerFan4Life

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

02-01-2013 19:33:40 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life

olfolxholme

California

3.35/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

37

12 oz bottle into an oversized red wine glass

A - I really like the artwork and text for this beer. There was a surprising amount of sediment at the bottom, but I was pouring carefully and none got in the glass. Very little head. Tiny specks of lacing. A little hazy, but otherwise a nice orangish dark brown colored beer.

S - Spicy, fruity - reminiscent of the holidays. Some sweet bready malts.

T - Mostly follows the nose, but comes across as a nice fruity cola flavor.

M - Pretty thin, but not distracting.

O - This used to be a favorite, but I haven't been impressed with it in recent years. Was afraid I had grown out of this "beginner beer." That may be true, but I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this bottle. One key to enjoying this beer is to drink it on the colder side (not much of a compliment, I know). And definitely pour carefully. I will continue to pick this up every year, for old time's sake, and recommend it to fans of the style.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2013 04:39:10 | More by olfolxholme

ademotte89

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

01-28-2013 22:42:26 | More by ademotte89

powdersoldier

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

01-27-2013 19:57:47 | More by powdersoldier

beer2day

North Carolina

2.93/5  rDev -19.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Deep red to orange pour with 1/2 finger of darker cream head. No retention and very sparse lace.

Nose evokes cherry syrup. Not terribly inspiring. Light spices underneath, but all I'm really getting is an overpowering hit of cherry syrup.

Taste is better than the nose. Sweet and tart cherries, cinnamon, and a tart finish. Tastes a bit contrived though with too much cherry juice.

Feel is a bit heavy, with the cherry syrup. Very active carbonation, so a good bit of fizz here.

I'd pass.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 03:10:17 | More by beer2day

LiquidAmber

Washington

3.6/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a Seattle Beer Week pint glass. Pours a cloudy, coppery amber with a half finger off-white head with good retention and lacing. Aroma of moderately toasted malt, mild dark fruit, cinnamon and holiday spicing. Taste is dark dried fruit, toasted and bready malt, cinnamon and spices, rather mild tasting. Medium bodied. Nice flavor and well integrated, but very mild and low-key flavoring overall. Pleasant to drink, but kind of characterless (unlike Ebenzer from Dickens).

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 00:15:52 | More by LiquidAmber

BlakeAM

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

01-15-2013 02:43:20 | More by BlakeAM

barley

California

4/5  rDev +9.6%

01-13-2013 04:02:50 | More by barley

abeldiaz

Washington

4/5  rDev +9.6%

01-12-2013 01:37:12 | More by abeldiaz

DeekNayvuz

Montana

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

01-11-2013 19:33:52 | More by DeekNayvuz

Chrixsus

Illinois

4/5  rDev +9.6%

01-09-2013 00:12:56 | More by Chrixsus

QuamLaetus

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

01-04-2013 19:28:40 | More by QuamLaetus