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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Redhook Winterhook Winter Ale

Redhook again graces my house with their winter offering, Redhook Winterhook Winter Ale.


Redhook Winterhook Winter Ale poured a chestnut hue in the glass.  It had little head and a nose of toasted oats and pineapple.

The first impression Winterhook made upon drinking was a light grapefruit flavor with a touch of sweetness and some spice.  Considering the dark color, I was surprised how little the malt came through in the flavor profile.  Winterhook ended on a pleasant, subdued grapefruit rind linger.

Winterhook is a surprisingly subtle ale for a winter seasonal... and is a better beer for it.  While it lacks the punch and warmth I look for in a winter ale, it seems like a perfect spring beer, with enough flavor and booze to keep me happy as the sun peaks through the clouds.

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