Old Jubilation Ale (Avery Brewing Company)

Avery Brewing Company has been a "staple" shall we say of breweries that we consistently like.  While I (Lily) admit a small bias to liking Avery beer after studying at the University of Colorado, Avery keeps proving to us that their beer should just always be in the fridge.  Now that Thanksgiving has passed, and I am willing to listen to the 24/7 Christmas Carol radio station, I thought it would be appropriate to try some more Christmas ales.

In a pint glass the beer looks quite sophisticated with its deep mahogany color.  There's not a particularly strong aroma to it, but the taste is nice and malty.  There is a hint of bitterness to the flavor also, but it only gives the beer more character.  The flavor is smooth and would definitely stand up to stronger flavors.  The aftertaste is subtle and won't linger in your mouth for too long.  It was a relief to drink this beer after having attempted to drink the beer from the previous blog post.

I (Gene) probably wouldn't go out of my way to get this one - as I will to get some more Great Lakes Christmas Ale before the season is over - but I'd be happy to have this in colder weather.  It'd probably be great with a book by the fireplace.

Rating:  3.0
8.3% ABV