BiFrost - Elysian Brewing Company

IllNate

British Columbia (Canada)

3.88/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a very hazy, mirky amber with piles of white head and good retention. It has quite a bit of particulate that just hangs in suspension. Nose contains citrus and a smooth bready malt. Chrismtas orange is brought to mind. Taste follows with citrus and earthy hop and bready malt, with a bit of caramel. Nice balance. Mouthfeel is great for a beer like this good balance between bitter and sweat. Overall a very nice beer, although a bit out of style. Winter ale is a wide category but this still seems to miss the mark.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 02:52:35 | More by IllNate

nstroup

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-10-2013 06:53:32 | More by nstroup

Laklimell

Washington

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-03-2013 18:46:51 | More by Laklimell

leedorham

Washington

4/5  rDev +7.2%

04-26-2013 17:59:19 | More by leedorham

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

04-26-2013 15:09:34 | More by DrunkinYogi

tm_bennett

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

04-22-2013 06:22:20 | More by tm_bennett

ksimons

New York

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

04-19-2013 00:22:52 | More by ksimons

dacrza1

New Jersey

3.48/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed: 19 January 2013...
Glassware: Mad Elf tulip...
Occasion: defeated I Spy Halloween on the Wii with the fam--good times....
Appearance: soft hazy orange body that holds a thin white head; slow, dissipating effervescence; sporadic lacing...
Aroma: punchy fruit--grapefruit? citric for certain; definite pale ale hops and a sense of malts--balanced...
Palate: medium-bodied warm finish; mildly affecting in the teeth aftertaste lingers ambivalently...
Taste: mildly abrasive hopsthat crunch with a citric/dough combo...a honey sweetness finishes welll...
Overall: like the beer's name, his glass comes up big and hearty; by the end, buzz-worthy; a dry finish suggests complexity and a fitting after-dinner drink...

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 05:04:54 | More by dacrza1

Asics

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

04-02-2013 11:59:33 | More by Asics

bluckbeyes

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-30-2013 00:21:30 | More by bluckbeyes

Tucquan

Pennsylvania

3.84/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Had this on 2013-03-26 in Columbia, PA

A - Hazy golden-orange with a 1-finger pillowy, white head that leaves good lacing.

S - Juicy naval orange flesh, mild spice, hop floral, very light pale malt. Mildish aroma.

T - Cracker, tart citrus, tea, slight caramel, grapefruit zest, hop oils. Dries quickly. The tart citrus and significant bitterness linger-long on the tongue. I like the flavor.

M - Light-medium body and medium carbonation. Prickly, lightly resinous then crisp.

O - Would never have guessed this was a winter warmer. Tastes like a pretty bitter, citrus-tinged IPA.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 21:15:05 | More by Tucquan

LexShaw89

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

03-25-2013 22:07:33 | More by LexShaw89

Berndt

Washington

4.95/5  rDev +32.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Elysian BiFrost - 3/3/2013 - bottle 22oz - bottle conditioned

Aroma - Citrusy American hops - big hop aroma.

Appearance - Light orange, white head

Taste - Full hop flavor - wonderful bitterness, a bit of caramel in aftertaste

Mouthfeel - Moderate carbonation, light-medium body

Overall - I've had this hoppy winter warmer before, and thought it was fine, but this year's version was amazing. A lighter colored counterpart to Sierra Nevada Celebration, emphasizing the hops. My favorite winter warmer this past season.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 02:04:37 | More by Berndt

JayKay412

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

03-10-2013 17:44:45 | More by JayKay412

Dodo2step

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

P- AOH

A- light copper color with a one finger head that is frothy and leaves a decent lacing on the pint. a hazy look to it as well.

S- Tangerine and exotic fruit smell like starfruit or papaya. Very interesting. Malst are nicely hidden. This is kind of like an IPA rather than a winter warmer.

F- Carbonated dry citrus fruit taste. Different and not what i expect from a winter warmer. Light caramel malt, hard to notice.

M- dry like and IPA but crisp and smooth. I like it but as an IPA not a winter warmer.

O- A great beer but it doesnt fit the style. Thats the only downfall.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 18:11:01 | More by Dodo2step

jmgault1

California

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-08-2013 03:14:33 | More by jmgault1

tmars13

2/5  rDev -46.4%

03-03-2013 19:28:46 | More by tmars13

msubulldog25

Oregon

4/5  rDev +7.2%

02-19-2013 14:54:59 | More by msubulldog25

brez8791

Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -46.4%

02-17-2013 01:30:22 | More by brez8791

brendaniel

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.2%

02-09-2013 02:37:10 | More by brendaniel

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -19.6%

02-08-2013 19:57:01 | More by skaboom420

mikehillman

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -19.6%

02-07-2013 15:47:52 | More by mikehillman

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

02-06-2013 01:44:48 | More by ssimpson89

Boone757

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

02-05-2013 02:15:25 | More by Boone757

strongaf

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-04-2013 07:18:12 | More by strongaf