Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale

Name: Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 63fde9531603dad28a2b959e
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.52 (44697 reviews)

Christmas-Winter Specialty Spiced Beer 6 º 32 IBU

Samuel Smith

This elegant Winter Seasonal Beer showcases a luxurious malt profile defined by notes of toffee, toasted biscuit, and caramel. Fermented in traditional stone Yorkshire squares, it possesses a characteristic full body and creamy texture that anchors the palate. The sensory profile is refined by the use of whole-dried Fuggle and Golding hops, which contribute sophisticated earthy, floral, and woody nuances. While lacking adjunct spices, the beer evokes seasonal warmth through its deep copper hue and rich malt complexity, finishing with a balanced, gentle bitterness and a faint hint of dried fruit esters typical of the brewery’s historic yeast strain.

Appearance. Deep amber to copper with brilliant clarity. Pours with a thick, creamy, off-white head that demonstrates excellent persistence and leaves moderate lacing.

Aroma. Moderate-high malty aroma featuring rich caramel, toffee, and toasted bread. The hop character is distinctively English, offering earthy, floral, and woody notes from the Fuggle and Golding varieties. Subtle fruity esters of red apple and dried pear are present, well-integrated with a faint mineral note from the stone square fermentation.

Taste. Initial impression is of sweet, bready malt and honeyed biscuits. The mid-palate introduces layers of caramel and a hint of nuttiness. Hop flavor is moderate, reflecting the earthy and herbal qualities of Golding hops, while Fuggle provides a mild woody spice. Bitterness is restrained but sufficient to balance the malt sweetness. The finish is clean and smooth with a lingering malty aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, almost creamy texture attributed to the Yorkshire square fermentation. Carbonation is moderate. A light, pleasant alcohol warmth is perceptible, enhancing the winter character without being harsh.

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