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	<title>The Beer Critic &#187; winter</title>
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		<title>Smuttynose Winter Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/smuttynose-winter-ale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Belgian]]></category>
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Brewery Website: www.smuttynose.com
Type of Beer: Belgian Abby Double
Alcohol Content: 4.8%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Pours a very deep dark mahogany with a thick, tan, two-finger head that receded quickly leaving good lacing.
Smell: I picked up on breads, dark fruits, some winter spices (cinnamon, allspice, cloves) with a brown sugar and gingerbread cookie finish. Scents were all pretty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>N&#8217;Ice Chouffe</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/nice-chouffe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
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Brewery Website:  http://www.achouffe.be
Type of Beer: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Alcohol Content: 10.0%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Beer comes in a 750ml bottle that when held up to the light reveals a myriad of spices, yeast and other goodness suspended in this heavenly nectar. The beer pours a very dark brown that is extremely cloudy and near opaque. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Samuel Adams Holiday Porter</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/samuel-adams-holiday-porter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/samuel-adams-holiday-porter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FoaminFritz</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[British]]></category>
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Type of Beer: Porter
Alcohol Content: 5.80%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Pours a deep brown. A thin one finger tan head that remains, while leaving a little lacing.
Smell: Sweet, soft smokiness. An almost musty smell at the end which is indicative of Sam Adams generous use of English hops.
Initial Taste: Smoky chocolate and roasted caramel with the hoppy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/samuel-adams-old-fezziwig-ale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/samuel-adams-old-fezziwig-ale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FoaminFritz</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Spiced]]></category>
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Type of Beer: Spiced Ale
Alcohol Content: 5.90%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Pours a brownish-red. Thin one-finger off-white head that lasts a little while and has nice lacing.
Smell: , slightly spicy. A crisp, fruity smell that’s not over done by any means.
Initial Taste: Roasted caramel and toffee flavors with a smoothness that I didn’t expect. Very subtle spices [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winterhook Winter Ale 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/winterhook-winter-ale-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/winterhook-winter-ale-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Redhook]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Type of Beer: Spiced Ale
Alcohol Content: 6.11%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Pours medium amber color with a thick off-white, two-finger head. Head relaxed very slowing leaving behind some good lacing.
Smell: This beer has a very sweet aroma about it. There is no mistaking the sweetness is from the malts. There is very little spiciness to the smell. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Abita Christmas Ale 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/abita-christmas-ale-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/abita-christmas-ale-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
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Type of Beer: Spiced Ale
Alcohol Content: 5-6%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Pours an attractive red amber with little carbonation,great clarity and a nice two finger light tan colored head. Excellent lacing and head lasted entire beer.
Smell: Clean hop smell with some holiday spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), fruits and a soft malty sweetness.
Initial Taste: Very clean refreshing beer. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harpoon Winter Warmer</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/harpoon-winter-warmer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/harpoon-winter-warmer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
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Type of Beer: Spiced Ale
Alcohol Content: 5.90%
Beer Review -
Appearance: This winter ale pours a rich chestnut color with a one finger thick light tan head. The head lasted OK and left little to no lacing.
Smell: I can sum this up in one word; Christmas. As strange as it may sound this beer reminded us of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anchor Steam &#8211; Christmas Ale 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/anchor-steam-christmas-ale-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/anchor-steam-christmas-ale-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Type of Beer: Spiced Ale
Alcohol Content: 5.5%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Pours a deep, dark red mahogany.  Coffee colored one-finger head that slowly relaxed into some of the nicest lacing I&#8217;ve seen on a seasonal beer.
Smell: Awesome. Smells like a Christmas dessert. Starts off with spearmint, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. This is followed by a delicious sweet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Samuel Adams Winter Lager</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/samuel-adams-winter-lager/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/samuel-adams-winter-lager/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lagers]]></category>
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Type of Beer: Dark Bock
Alcohol Content: 5.80%
Beer Review -
Appearance: Beautiful red amber that looks more brown when held to the light. Pours a very nice white two finger head that leaves behind decent lacing.
Smell: Delicious blend of spicy hops with a little cinnamon and clove with subtle malty sweetness.
Initial Taste: Spicy herbs start this winter [...]]]></description>
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