Power Plant December Ale

Power Plant December Ale

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Brewed by Power Plant Restaurant and Brewery

Parkville, MO, United States

Style:  English Strong Ale

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From our cousins in England and Scotland comes the tradition of bigger, maltier beers to help stave off the bitter chill of winter. With ales encompassing many different styles and tastes, the broader idea of a Winter Warmer emerges during the season of frost. This beer is not necessarily a style unto itself, but is more commonly the local cure for cold hands and feet. Examining the many varied examples to draw from I have designed a fantastic ale. What do I mean by bigger? Bigger in beer can refer to any of the major components of taste and appearance. So with the Winter Warmer we have ale that demonstrates: bigger taste, bigger maltiness, bigger bodily warming. Nine different malts give this ale a very complex flavor and a full mouth feel. Balancing out this malt character are the English hops and Kent Goldings; both considered to be the perfect English ale hops. Along with the hops, that lovely warming from the alcohol helps balance the bigger maltiness. All these factors lead to a surprisingly dry finish in ale that is dangerously easy to drink. With winter most definitely in full swing, I most cordially invite you all to come in and warm your frozen extremities amongst the company of friends. I am sure that on many occasions you will find me warming myself at the bar when you arrive. With this beer, there comes a warning not necessarily written in jest. Please at all times remain conscious of your consumption, but even more so when enjoying the Winter Warmer. I appreciate the patronage of our Mug Club Members, and wish to see you all return soon and often. So, come join me in a nip of ale to warm the heart and the soul. Color - Copper Aroma - malty, sweet character Flavor - complex malty, sweet, toasty, dry Body - full