Matt N says Warms Me Up
February 5th, 2008
One of my favorite Summit beers. I’m not sure if it is just the coffee flavor, but it really warms me up. Great after hunting for the winter carnival medallion, or after shoveling, or after breakfast.
brendan says Winter Good
February 4th, 2008
This beer is frequently a solid performer. I enjoy it every year. But I have to say that it does not light my fire as much as a more high flying beer. It’s solid and good and enjoyable, I buy a twelve pack or more every year. It inspires loyalty rather than slavish devotion.
Rett says Wait, did I grab the EPA?
February 1st, 2008
Not because of the taste, this definitely tastes different, and I really liked it. But when I was at the liquor store I had to double check to make sure it was the Winter and not the EPA. They just look so similar. From a brand perspective it’s important to have consistency across beers, but I’d like to see a bit more uniqueness. Continue reading Wait, did I grab the EPA?
vonklebs says solid performer
January 30th, 2008
You can smell the higher alcohol content, followed by a sweet aroma. Has a smooth start and crisp finish; good body, nice head (oh crap this sounds like the wrong kind of posting now), good balance of sweat and slight bitter. Not a personal favorite style, but always look forward to having a few during the cold months.
DeRushaJ says I’m Having Trouble With Winter
January 30th, 2008
I really enjoyed this beer. It’s very drinkable, it’s very tasty. It went down quickly and smoothly last night, as I enjoyed some delicious hot and sour soup. But I’m having a hard time reviewing it, because I can’t think of much to say about it. I guess I should just say, I like it. I don’t love it. But I’d drink it again.
Mac says Not a favorite
January 30th, 2008
Not really a big fan of this one…I think it is just the style I really don’t like. There are a lot of good flavors, but the whole mix together…just really not that crazy about it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a horrible beer by any measure. Reading some of the other comments on this beer I guess I have to agree with CJ Camp, this beer is nothing to get up about. The good thing is that the Great Summit Brewing Co has plenty of other quality beers for me to enjoy!
Josh says Winter at it’s best
January 30th, 2008
Summit Winter has a strong look (a very dark brew), a strong smell (heavy malts, caramel and hops) and a strong taste (thick and a little flat). As I write this review it’s 3 below outside and somehow that make this beer more enjoyable. As a newcomer to the “winter” genre of beers I feel like this Summit must be a good example to judge other “winters” by, but I invite the more experienced members to suggest other worthy contenders.
Matt N says Disappointed
January 4th, 2008
I was really excited to try Snowstorm, and to kick of this weekly project, but then I tasted it. I admit it was lighter tasting than I expected, but that is about all I liked about it. If you blink you’ll miss the hint of fruit and just be left with the bitter aftertaste. I’m glad I got the Schell’s sampler pack at Haskells instead of six of these.
Kassie says Tasty
January 4th, 2008
After a long day of sitting around my house doing nothing, this beer hit the spot.
I generally like Schell’s beers, but I don’t buy them often. This is the best of their beers I have ever tasted.
It was sweet and smooth. I was happily surprised by how much body it has. I wasn’t expecting any, so the amount it had made me happy. More would have been better. In a glass, it is gorgeous, just really pretty. The alcohol content must have been more than a normal beer because my husband got a buzz off of just one, or so he said.
Overall, much better than expected. I would absolutely pick up another six pack.
peteryan says Good, but not Great.
January 3rd, 2008
I am not a big fan of this style of beer and SnowStorm didn’t do much to change my mind. It was smooth and fruity but I wouldn’t kick it out of the fridge if it had a little hoppier taste. The color and head were nice and it had a fine smell and aftertaste. If I finish off the sixer in one sitting my review may go up but my typing ability may suffer.
In conclusion I don’t think this is a bad beer but I won’t be keeping a spot for it in the fridge this winter, hopefully you enjoy it.
Purchased at Richfield Liquors for $6.99 +tax.
CJ Camp says mildly surprised
January 3rd, 2008
Sometime in autumn, the cold trips a switch in my body and I suddenly want cookies, cake, pie and darker, heavier, sweeter beer. Generally speaking, hoppy pale ales, lawnmower beers and tripels are out. Barley wines, imperial stouts, porters and dubbels are in.
A beer like this Snowstorm is what I want when it’s cold outside. It’s not the best dubbel I’ve ever had, but the flavor is there and the body is almost there. It tastes, looks and feels like a fairly typical dubbel. As it warms up, it’s getting better.
I don’t mind Schell beers, but I don’t often buy them. I would have been really surprised that I like a Schell’s offering as much as I do if I hadn’t read that others were surprised by how good it is.