Newcastle Winter IPA

Used to be when you said "Newcastle" you were talking about their brown ale. But lately they've been putting out seasonal selections, including this Winter IPA. Sorry to say, I don't see much "wintery" about it, let alone anything resembling India Pale Ale. Hops not very evident, the maltiness a bit to cloyingly sweet and not much else going for it. I think I'll give it a miss next time.