Pours a nice, dark ruby-red color.
Subtle sweetness in the smell, but not much else.
Compared to most Christmas Ales I've had in the Pacific Northwest, it's a bit sweet and not as hoppy. However, it is well balanced with a very subtle oak-vanilla flavor at the end. A smidge of roastiness comes through, as well.
Honestly, probably the best winter beer I've had all season.
Most winter beers seem to miss the point by being a re-imagined, over-hoppy IPA. Goose Island has a beer I would say is full-bodied, hearty, and malty - exactly what you want for Christmas. This beer is testament that a big craft brewery can still make good beer. (It also shows why brewmasters should go to brewery school.)
Love that end flavor. It's great. Grab 2 pint bottles at your next trip to the grocery store...or Chicago.
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