Sly Fox - Christmas Ale 2011

A malty, full-bodied red ale made with traditional mulling spices: Ginger, Clove, All Spice, Cinnamon & Nutmeg. If this one doesn't get you into the Christmas spirit, you truly are a Scrooge. Released each year on Thanksgiving Eve.

The ABV is 6.5 and the IBU rating is 16
Style - Winter Warmer
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Becker or Tumbler
Delivery 750ml bottle.

Can be cellared for about one year, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - The cork flew off the bottle and foamed out on the table for over a minute (I guess its not flat!) Pours a ruby color with a big tan head.  Some lacing.
Aroma - Cherries, molasses, brown sugar, spicy (ginger, cloves, cinnamon).
Taste - Identical to the nose - sweet, spices like clove and ginger.
Mouth Feel - High carbonation, medium body. A bit fizzy.
Drinkable - Despite the exploding cork, this is one of the best Xmas brews I have had from Sly Fox.

This beer pairs with white meat and desserts.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-
BeerAdvocate Rating =82
Ratebeer Rating = 82