Name: Hibernation Ale

Brewery: Great Divide

Overall Rating: A

Style: English Style Old Ale

Serving Style: 12oz Bottle

ABV: 8.7%

IBU: Unknown

Price: $8.99/6-pack

Aroma: Toasty, molasses with a hint a peanut butter (crazy, right?!).

Appearance: Copper hue, no prevalent glass lacing.  Micro head with dense tan bubbles.

Flavor: Malty, yet refined.  Wonderfully rich maltiness with a perfectly balanced hop kick on the backside.  Black licorice, coffee, honey, and even a hint of clove can be tasted.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, nicely carbonated.

Enjoyability: To be honest, this 6 pack has been in my fridge since Thanksgiving.  For some reason, I just haven’t felt like drinking it.  Perhaps I’ve been disappointed by so many beers from Colorado over the years that I always reached for something else.  Let me tell you, this is a surprise hit of the the year.  I decided to drink 4 (over two days) before posting a review.  This is a perfectly balanced, high-abv ale that really showcases the malts.  Truly delivers a winter warmer experience and I urge you to find this and try it out if you like big, malty beers.

Another take: Ba | RateBeer | Great Divide BrewCo

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