Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale

Snowing, so I gotta have this while it's still officially Winter.Though Chicago winter last longer than the start of official Spring. Light in color for a "winter" ale, in my opinion. The whiff is grainy, and definitely European. And the taste brings me back to London. As much as I enjoy a bit of European flavor every so often, and this is not bad, American brewers are just making such amazing stuff, I think we are finally free of the Old World, brewing better stuff here! Caramelly, and smooth, while dry with this strange sort of grain taste. The first sip had me wanting to pan this, but it is not so bad. When in a European mood, give this one a chance. Authentic, it is. ID

18.7oz bottle, 6% ABV

Samuel Smith Old Brewery

Tadcaster, England

purchased at Kenwood