Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale

20121031:
I wrote: "This Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale is just so-so. While I can't say for sure, I believe I would certainly prefer Blue Moon Belgium White over the Abbey Ale. I wonder if this beer would have been better with an orange slice." 4:28 PM ET

[20121206]

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Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale

Relevant Links:
Winter Abbey Ale (Blue Moon Website)
Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Ingredients and Profile
Malts: Pale, Winter White Wheat, Chocolate
Hops: Mittelfruh
Our Twist: Dark Belgian Candi Sugar
IBUs: 16
Original Gravity: 14º Plato
ABV: 5.6%

Appearance
Chestnut brown-colored ale with brilliant clarity and a rich, white head.

Aroma
Like the season, there’s a lot to take in. Starts with a malty nuttiness with notes of dark chocolate and toffee. A hint of hops swirls in the background.

Taste
The taste starts with assertive malty caramel notes with a touch of dark chocolate. It’s quickly balanced with a small amount of hop bitterness to keep the malt sweetness from building up.

Mouthfeel
A medium-bodied winter ale with a medium level of carbonation for balance.

Finish
Rich toffee and caramel finish with a hint of bitter dark chocolate.