Great Divide Brewing Company Hibernation Ale – English-Style Ole Ale

Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog’s brew review.

Tonight’s featured beer is Great Divide Brewing Company Hibernation Ale – English-Style Ole Ale.

From the Great Divide Brewing Company website: “HIBERNATION ALE has been our celebrated winter tradition since 1995. This robust, dry-hopped ale has a malty richness balanced with a complex hop profile and hearty, warming character.”

Let’s get started!

Appearance: Pours a dark ruby brown with a thin off-white head leaving a bit of lacing on the glass.

Aroma: Roasted malt, caramel, vanilla, dark fruits, slightly nutty and a touch of toffee.

Taste: Sweet caramel, roasted malt, vanilla, dark fruits and a touch boozy.

Overall: Smooth and well balanced, Great Divide Brewing Company Hibernation Ale – English-Style Ole Ale is delicious.  This 8.7% ABV offering is a solid winter warmer and worth trying.

Cheers!

Mark Harvey

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