Highland Cold Mountain Winter Ale - Highland Brewing

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2012 Edition

A: Pours a crystal clear light to medium amber in color with very light amounts of visible carbonation. The beer has a finger tall creamy beige head that slowly reduces to a thick film covering the entire surface of the beer. Moderate to significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of cocoa along with some vanilla and just a touch of spices (nutmeg stands out). Additionally there are some notes of brown sugar.

T: Moderate to strong flavors of vanilla and oak over some lighter notes of cocoa and spices (nutmeg). Some caramel malts flavors along with a little bit of brown sugar sweetness.

M: Just shy of medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Creamy.

O: This is a very enjoyable beer and I could almost think it had been barrel aged - nice combination of the spices, cocoa, and vanilla... Pretty easy to drink and I had no problem putting down a couple of glasses. Very nice of a fairly cold November evening but would have been improved by sitting in front of the fireplace.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 01:16:30 | More by dbrauneis

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 22:23:09 | More by Photekut

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-17-2013 01:26:03 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Treyliff

West Virginia

4.45/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A- pours dark copper color with a two-finger light creamy head, good retention after pour, a bit of lace

S- dried cranberry, vanilla bean, hazelnut, sweet raspberry fruit, sweet caramel malt. Aromas are pronounced and inviting, very nice

T- so many flavors going on; vanilla, berries, hazelnut, dried cranberry with a raspberry tartness, the finish is balanced by sweet caramel malt. By far one of the most complex winter Warner's I've had.

M- medium body, low carbonation, creamy mouthfeel, velvety smooth finish

O- most Winter Warmers seem to taste the same for the most part, but this one sets itself apart from all of the other typical flavors of the style. The flavors are more complex and are reminiscent of the season. I'd gladly purchase this again and again.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 16:48:06 | More by Treyliff

Bluecane

North Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -38%

04-21-2013 06:57:36 | More by Bluecane

marley2112

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

04-09-2013 02:23:11 | More by marley2112

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

04-08-2013 02:39:39 | More by mendvicdog

marlinsfan4

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-07-2013 17:40:33 | More by marlinsfan4

Beerstorian

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

04-07-2013 00:14:34 | More by Beerstorian

AngusOg

Maryland

4/5  rDev -0.7%

04-06-2013 20:08:54 | More by AngusOg

DruRho

Maryland

4/5  rDev -0.7%

04-06-2013 20:04:10 | More by DruRho

duceswild

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-06-2013 20:03:24 | More by duceswild

bacasnax

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

03-31-2013 23:25:36 | More by bacasnax

Duff27

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

03-27-2013 02:33:38 | More by Duff27

bonSreeB

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

03-26-2013 16:57:43 | More by bonSreeB

4runner4ever

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

03-25-2013 15:26:25 | More by 4runner4ever

zillo043068

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.7%

03-19-2013 22:27:44 | More by zillo043068

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.14/5  rDev -22.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Thanks to kubrick215 for sharing.

Pours a hazy dark amber/copper color with a one finger beige head that slowly fades into a lasting ring.  Sporadic spotty lacing left behind.  

Earthy, leathery malt aroma with an odd syrupy medicinal presence along with some dark fruit and heavy spices.  Hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla bean followed by cherry juice, plum and raspberry.

Medium bodied wih a dry, medicinal flavor along with a heavy vanilla and spice presence.   Lots of dark fruit and sweet caramel malt sweetness with notes of hazelnut, toffee, raspberry, cherry juice and lots of vanilla.  Floral/potpourri like with zesty cinnamon and clove spiciness.  Really weird combination of flavors.  Not bad but a few ounces was more than enough for me.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2013 00:38:16 | More by corby112

wmobley

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

03-14-2013 19:37:16 | More by wmobley

brys82

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

03-10-2013 09:25:18 | More by brys82

bigfnjoe

Pennsylvania

4.24/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a bomber into a Duvel tulip

A- pours a nice cherry red with a half finger tan head that sticks around for awhile. Nice looking beer, minus the head

S- huge aromas of raspberries and cinnamon coming through...wow, excellent and very unexpected

T- a nice punch of raspberries to start, then moving into some nuttiness and a little cinnamon to finish. Very unique, and very good

M- medium bodied, on the thicker side. Maybe a little too much body

O- most winter warmers are overspiced and generally taste the same. This one though, it's a nice changeup from the normal, and something that's done very well. Well done, Highland

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2013 22:08:06 | More by bigfnjoe

plinythederek

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +24.1%

02-25-2013 02:36:52 | More by plinythederek

jerefreakinmiah

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

02-24-2013 19:40:05 | More by jerefreakinmiah

Rion

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

02-20-2013 18:33:54 | More by Rion

SlamLord

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

02-09-2013 21:20:44 | More by SlamLord