Big Rock Holiday Cheers Winter Spice Ale
Overview
- Brewery: Big Rock
- Beer Style: Winter Ale
- ABV: 6%
- Format Reviewed: Can 473 ml
Big Rock Holiday Cheers Winter Spice Ale Review
Big Rock’s holiday Winter Spice Ale is not the best example of a winter ale, nor is it the best example of a beer by Big Rock.
Pouring from the nicely labelled Christmas sweater can, you get a copper beverage with mild carbonation. The head dissipates to leave a beverage that is almost completely still.
On the palate, this beer is a bit like a poorly carbonated soft drink. Despite the 6 % ABV, the experience is unlike drinking any winter ale we’ve had before.
Looking for redeeming characteristics, we were challenged to find any beyond the nice appearance and packaging, which allows you to address this beer to a friend with the clever built-in gift tag. However our recommendation is to look for other, better beers from Alberta’s most venerable craft brewery.
- Appearance(3)
- Aroma(2)
- Palate(2.5)
- Flavour(2)
- Overall Enjoyment(2)
About This Beverage
- Colour: Copper
- Head Size & Retention: Some head, minimal retention
- Carbonation: Very little carbonation
- Clarity: Clear
- Balance: More Malty
- Drinkability: Was not very drinkable
- Enjoyment: I didn't finish my sample
- Malt Characteristics: Light, Biscuity/Bready
- Other Flavours/Aroma: Stone Fruit: Apricot, Peach etc, Nutmeg, Banana, Spices
- Palate: Juicy, Clean
Summary
Big Rock’s holiday Winter Spice Ale is not the best example of a winter ale, nor is it the best example of a beer by Big Rock. Despite the 6 % ABV, the experience was unlike drinking any winter ale we’d had before.
Pros
- Nice colour
- Fun packaging
Cons
- Not the best example of a winter ale
- Not very drinkable
