Hopworks Urban Brewery Abominable Winter Alewww.hopworksbeer.com
A little about the unique Hopworks Urban Brewery from their website:
"Hopworks Urban Brewery and Hopworks BikeBar are Portland’s first Eco-Brewpubs. We offer handcrafted organic beers and fresh, local ingredients, all served in sustainably-built and operated buildings with a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Hopworks incorporates many aspects of sustainability. From composting to rain barrels, and from pervious pavers to hand dryers, we have made every effort to protect “our” future with a thoughtful alternative. Hopworks is 100% renewably powered and “cradle to gate” carbon neutral.
Our 20-barrel brewery produces 8,500 barrels a year and provides our restaurant with ten different HUB organic beers on tap and two cask ales at all times."
A nice clear dark copper colour with a nice white head with great lacing.
It has a nice spicy caramel nose with the maltiness and bitterness apparent but in the background and some citrus peaking out at the end .
The spiciness comes out right at the start with the caramel and maltiness joining in and mingling with the spice as the bitterness gradually overtakes the lead and is joined by a hint of citrus on the finish.
A nice seasonal brew, big and flavourful, yet still easy enough to drink. Quite a unique winter ale from quite a unique brewery. Well worth a try if you can find it in your neck of the woods.
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