Name: Schell's Snowstorm (2013 Edition)
Style: Belgian Ale
ABV: 7%
During the late months of the year, August Schell Brewing Company releases their annual Snowstorm beer and what's unique about this beer is that it's a different style each year. Back in 2011 it was a Scotch Ale, in 2012 a Biere de Garde and now this year it's a Golden Belgian-Style Ale.
Snowstorm (2013) pours a clear golden yellow color with a fizzy head which is quick to fade away. There is no lacing to be seen here and amount of carbonation is fairly high.
The aroma has a strong clove scent to it along with some pepper, spices, yeasts, bubblegum and pale malt notes.
The taste is a bit maltier with some bubblegum, yeasts, cloves, pale malts and a mild caramel sweetness.
The palate is moderately weighted with some stronger carbonation. It's kind of crisp but this would be better if the carbonation was more subdued.
Even though the 2011 edition of Snowstorm is still my favorite, this is still pretty good and a solid Belgian-Style Golden ale overall. I would say this is worth picking up a sixer because even if it isn't perfect, it's still a great winter seasonal!
Schell's Snowstorm (2013 Edition) - 8.5/10
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