This beer is sold only from early November until mid January, and it is the 37th "Our Special Ale" from this brewery. The recipe differs every year, but "the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life." The tree on the label is a pinus longaeva, and since ancient times, "trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew." It is 5.5% ABV.
Overall average rating: 7.3/10
This beer is a translucent light reddish brown with a light mocha head. The aroma is a deep, rich molasses and dark cherry. The taste is primarily a sweet cinnamon flavor - it reminds me of cinnamon sugar and Chris of cinnamon with molasses. Surprisingly, we didn't smell cinnamon at all. There is also a cherry wood flavor.
Shawn- This is a really neat beer. The smell is completely different from the taste; they are not indicative of each other, and I love both. I wish it was more cohesive, but it's great that it's so opposite and delicious, 7.5/10.
Angela- This has a really, really unique flavor, and I think it's one of the most interesting beers I've had, 7.25/10.
Chris- Regarding the cinnamon flavor, "where the hell did that come from?!" This is so different from anything I've ever had. I would give it a higher score if it were more consistent between aroma and taste, but I appluad the effort, 7.25/10.
