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Great Lakes Nosferatu
by Paul Arthur on Feb.05, 2010, under ale, amber ale, american amber ale, beer
Background: This fall release from the wonderful Great Lakes Brewing Company is a highly-hopped amber ale named after a vampire.
Nose: Caramel and treacle, with citrusy hops in abundance.
Taste: Big punch of hop flavour contributing piny, citrusy, and vegetal leaf mould accents on a bed of rich caramel malt.
Overall: It’s very good.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
by admin on Jun.30, 2007, under ale, beer, winter warmer
Appearance: Clear copper body with an off-white head that quickly dissipates.
Smell: Sweet and fruity, some hop aroma and spice.
Taste: Caramel and malt, with subtle cinnamon and ginger notes. Medium hops. Finish is short and malty, with some orange undertones.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, high carbonation.
Drinkability: A bit past its prime, but still quite good.
