Gritty McDuff's Christmas Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: ESB
State/Country: Maine
ABV: 6.2%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle


Look: 9
Dark copper color, nice head, light lacing

Smell: 8.5
Malty, caramel, slight alcohol, bread, cocoa


Taste: 9
Up Front: Malt, cinnamon, chocolate, raisins. Finish: Bread, malt, brown sugar

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Thick, sticky, syrupy

Drinkability: 9
It’s like drinking a spicy chocolate Christmas cookie! Very Quaffable! If you like malty beers, this one’s for you!

Overall Score: 8.8

Value: 9.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.43

Overall Impression:
This beer surprised me! It will be one of the brews I stick in my stocking next Christmas!