Weyerbacher Winter Ale
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Brewery: Weyerbacher Brewing Company
Alcohol By Volume: 5.60%
Beer Style: Winter Warmer
Availability: Seasonal
Average of 3 ratings: 3.5 stars.
Description:
At Weyerbacher we've created a Winter Ale that is a must for any malty beer lover. Winner of a Silver Medal in the 1998 World Beer Championships, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is brewed with deep-roasted chocolate malt. The taste predominates with a warm, roasty flavor, balanced out with a slightly dry finish. It's smooth but not cloying, with a warming belt of alcohol (5.6% ABV).
Although winter ales predate history, they are believed to have their origin in the pagan celebrations of winter solstice. Later, when monasteries produced the local brew, winter ales were made each year to commemorate the birth of Christ. Back then, winter ales were brewed full-bodied as a source of nutrition for the upcoming winter months. Today, winter ales are typified by their seasonality, their rich, malty flavors and by their deep, dark coloration.
Generally available November-March, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is the perfect libation for a winter meal, with good friends, or beside a warm fire fending off a cold winter night.
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Appearance - 3.0
Produces a small light tan head when poured into a pint glass. The head recedes fairly quickly leaving little lace. The beer is clear and brown with reddish hues.
Aroma - 3.0
A mixture of crystal malt and light chocolate paired with some subtle spices create the aroma.
Mouthfeel - 2.5
The mouth feel is too watery for the style in my opinion. It's light-medium in body with moderate carbonation.
Taste - 2.5
Light caramel and some nutty flavors followed by some herbal hops in the finish. It's pretty bland, don't get many flavors.
Overall - 2.5
It leaves a lot to be desired in the taste department. It's too thin and has a watery feel. Not a fan of this one, although Weyerbacher makes many amazing beers, this isn't one of them.
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