Beer appreciation thread

[SydneyK]

I recently tried Red Hook's Winter Hook Winter Ale. Of all the winter warmers I've had, this is probably my favorite. (Of course, I'm not entirely unbiased since I'm generally a fan of both Red Hook and ales.)

Winter Hook is flavorful without tasting like it's been flavored (if that makes sense). It doesn't have a fruity or spicy taste which many winter brews tend to have, and that goes a long way with me. It isn't too heavily carbonated, so it is quite drinkable without feeling watery. Slightly bitter with a dry finish.

Not the typical winter brew, but definitely one I'll buy again.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

I recently tried Red Hook's Winter Hook Winter Ale. Of all the winter warmers I've had, this is probably my favorite. (Of course, I'm not entirely unbiased since I'm generally a fan of both Red Hook and ales.)

Winter Hook is flavorful without tasting like it's been flavored (if that makes sense). It doesn't have a fruity or spicy taste which many winter brews tend to have, and that goes a long way with me. It isn't too heavily carbonated, so it is quite drinkable without feeling watery. Slightly bitter with a dry finish.

Not the typical winter brew, but definitely one I'll buy again.

I had this for the first time this winter and enjoyed it. As you said, a solid beer that doesn't try too hard with its flavors.

I've become a huge fan of the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, so that and Sam Adams Old Fezziwig Ale are really my favorite holiday beers.

[Dionysus]

Tried five new beers this weekend...

O'Fallon's Wheach
New Belgium's Mothership Wit
Big Sky's Moose Drool Brown Ale
Hoegaarden Original White Ale
Charleville Tornado Alley Amber Ale

I was a big fan of the Mothershp Wit and Moose Drool. I liked Mothership Wit because of the piney taste, it tasted like I bit off a branch of a Christmas tree. Moose Drool tasted like a nice stout, but without the super bitterness.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Tried five new beers this weekend...

O'Fallon's Wheach
New Belgium's Mothership Wit
Big Sky's Moose Drool Brown Ale
Hoegaarden Original White Ale
Charleville Tornado Alley Amber Ale

I was a big fan of the Mothershp Wit and Moose Drool. I liked Mothership Wit because of the piney taste, it tasted like I bit off a branch of a Christmas tree. Moose Drool tasted like a nice stout, but without the super bitterness.

Moose Drool has a serious following here in Seattle (we had it at our wedding), and I like Mothership Wit. I love Hoegaarden!