Details
Before hops became the conventional flavoring for beer, medieval European brewers used proprietary spice mixtures, and many modern breweries still use a blend of spices along with hops for seasonally-brewed holiday beers. We started with a Scottish-style ale and added a blend of spices to create a medium-bodied, malty, clean base beer with a sweet, exotic spice character reminiscent of mulled wine.
Recipe updated 9/1/2009. The spice load has been decreased for a more subtle profile. Cheers!
Additional Information
| Beer Kit Yield | 5 Gallons |
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| Recipe and Instructions | Click Here! |
| Regional Style | No |
| Beer Style | Spice or Fruit Beer |
| Color | Amber |
| Original Gravity | 1047 |
| Total Time to Make | 6 weeks |
Customer Reviews
- Delicious, even as the weather warms Review by Calmncents
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This beer is a big hit in my apartment complex, sweet and spicy without any overpowering flavors. Though it is a winter beer, I decided to serve this mid spring in southern New England. This was my first time brewing this beer, but it won't be my last. Thanks NB for a creation that impressed. (Posted on 5/9/12)Rating - Well Balanced and Easy to Drink Review by James
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I brewed this recipe using the entire spice package (the recipe card states that half the package can be used for a more restrained spice profile).Rating
I found it to be very well balanced and easy to drink. In fact, I was planning on having it on tap for Christmas. But here I am (Nov 20) and the keg is kicked.
Oh well, maybe next year. (Posted on 11/21/11) - Very Good and Easy Drinking Review by Jim
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I brewed this recipe, using the entire spice package. (The recipe card states that half the package can be used for a more restrained spiced profile.)Rating
I found it very well balanced and easy to drink. In fact, I planned on having it available for Christmas. But here I am, Nov 20, and the keg is kicked.
Oh well, maybe next year. (Posted on 11/21/11) - Changing from Simpson's Dark to Medium? Review by Mark
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Hello,Rating
I was wondering why you changed your recipe from Simpson's Dark Crystal in 2009 to Simpson's Medium in 2010? Lighter bgeer with 1/2 the spices for 2010?
Regards,
Mark
(Posted on 10/20/10) - Upgrade from first review Review by Mark
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Hello, I previously reviewed this beer at a mid rating but would like to increase that to the higher level rating. It mellowed out and became much clearer. It was also a favorite to many. (Posted on 5/2/10)Rating
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