Winterhook's rich, full body and deep chestnut color make it the perfect beer for chilly winter days! The complex malt profile with hints of chocolate and caramel are the result of using nine different varieties of malt. We balance the sweetness of the malt with four separate hop charges. This leaves a delicious beer that is well rounded with a clean finish.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by slowrunner77 from Reno, NV, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/30/2008 1:39:27 PM)
"a nice nutty malt flavor greets you, but it kind of goes off the tracks after that. better than their average beer, but with the abundance of winter ales out there, this one is easily passable."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style:
[2] Review by thirstyone from LAWTON, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/28/2008 9:19:41 PM)
"This was a really nice beer, i liked the color and the taste was great. The beer head was non-existent, but the taste was great .Without a doubt the best winter ale i have had. Would highly recommend this one. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.75 Unit Cost: $2.33 per Pint
[3] Review by Upstate Dave from Hamilton, NY, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/24/2008 8:26:21 PM)
"Poured a dark dark brown with good size tan head There was a rich full bodied mouth feel and a hearty flavor that was quite enjoyable. It paired well with cheese or nibbles. A good choice for Xmas eve."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 72oz @ $7.99 Unit Cost: $1.78 per Pint
[4] Review by kinger from North Canton, OH, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/21/2008 9:04:01 PM)
"Winter 2008: Very nice seasonal, this beer is impressive. Burgundy in color with a billowing, fluffy tan head that sticks around. The sides of the glass are strewn with thick layers of lacing. A strong carbonation can be seen through the body of the beer. Thin malty aroma with notes of toffee, mild chocolate and yeast. It smells as if this is generously dry hopped due to the fruity hop aromas. Good balance, but it drinks a touch too thin. Malt and hops are well proportioned. Lots of hearty malt flavors. Cereal, toast, chocolate, and coffee are stuffed inside of a lightly evergreen mildly citrus hop taste. Bargain winter seasonal that is crafted well above it's price tag considering the competition. Aside from a light body I found this most enjoyable"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.33 Unit Cost: $1.77 per Pint
[5] Review by killpineapple from Inland Empire, CA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/17/2008 10:28:11 PM)
"Pours much darker than expected, but with little to nor aroma, slight redness in the nose. Feels thin in the mouth and in the aftertaste. Has very similar piney hop flavor to Redhook Longhammer IPA but without any of the deep taste. I taste a typical "winter beer" malt background, but in THE background. kinda disappointing."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 72oz @ $7.99 Unit Cost: $1.78 per Pint
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