White Birch Hooksett Ale - White Birch Brewing

NardiByNature

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I'm excited to drink this - (what else is there to do over winter break) - I've only had a couple Belgian IPAs before, and this is the first time I've tried anything from White Birch, a brewery from the great state of NH.

Poured this bomber into an oversized wine glass. Rich cloudy auburn with a nice, off white head that settles down to an uneven covering. Retention around the rim at first, turns into a bit of spotty lacing. Go ahead and pour this guy aggressively if you like a nice plume.

This smells really good: fig/apricot/plum (that sort of fruit)-like; yeasty, a little citric but sweet in the way that the inside of an orange juice carton would smell. The end of my first glass betrays Fig Newtons and alcohol.

A little less fruity than it smells, a little more bitter. Still plums, though. The bitterness is balanced well with the sweetness. The "Belgian" shines through in the backbone. The alcohol makes an appearance. Goes well with what I'm snacking on: some Danish blue and crackers. Finishes dry, leaves a nice aftertaste.

I really liked this beer. A solid change of pace from my go-to East Coast IPA. Not something I would go with on the regular, it's a little boozey-tasting, but it's a really good cheese-and-crackers type brew if you're in the mood.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2012 03:14:35 | More by NardiByNature

Bonis

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-18-2013 15:57:13 | More by Bonis

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-slightly hazy red amber color with a nice off-white head and good lacing

S-citrus, dark fruit, caramel, bready malt

T-bready malt, caramel, citrus, pepper, little dark fruit, moderate bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, smooth

O-this beer has nice flavor, nice hoppy character

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 21:33:54 | More by MDDMD

Martinecu

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +16%

06-12-2013 13:28:43 | More by Martinecu

DoomVM

Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-05-2013 18:08:08 | More by DoomVM

csustar001

Ohio

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-30-2013 22:43:21 | More by csustar001

bluejacket74

Ohio

3.95/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

22 ounce bottle, bottled March 2013 (8.5% ABV stated on label). Served in a DFH Signature glass, the beer pours a hazy reddish/copper color with about an inch light tan head that stayed around a little while. There's also a lot of lacing. The brew smells like citrusy and pine hops, bready malt, dark fruit, and a bit of peppery spice. It tastes like citrusy and herbal hops, bready malt/dark bread, dark fruit, and some caramel malt. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's a bit coating and has moderate carbonation. I think it's a good overall brew. I'd buy it again at $6.99 a bomber.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2013 23:40:18 | More by bluejacket74

tfsimpkins

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-26-2013 17:59:21 | More by tfsimpkins

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-05-2013 03:48:32 | More by DrunkinYogi

wisrarebeer

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-05-2013 03:08:53 | More by wisrarebeer

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-23-2013 05:34:30 | More by Kelp

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-11-2013 05:58:22 | More by spycow

BKBassist

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-09-2013 22:43:25 | More by BKBassist

billab914

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-28-2013 12:58:17 | More by billab914

BeerCosmonaut

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

01-05-2013 21:20:56 | More by BeerCosmonaut

AndrewDeci

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

11-10-2012 02:23:58 | More by AndrewDeci

Durge

Connecticut

4.05/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This Belgian IPA has a deep aamber-copper color with a huge mound of oatmeal colored foam on top that collapses to a solid avalanched of head with oodles of chunky lacing. Perhaps a bit much. The aroma brings a nice blend of light fruit and clove with yeasty edges and dusty spice/bread. The flavor follows with a more serious backbone of malt and pineapple, maple and licorice yeast. Great combinations in a pretty substantially constituted brew that hints at it's 7.7 ABV. Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and some grassy hop bitterness all make a contribution in this near full-bodied brew. It offers plenty of tasteful carbonation for a foamy, fairly luscious feel. A bit more of a mouthful than I typically look forward to in this style, but it's hard to complain. a class brew that will satisfy the tastebuds and complement the finaest cheese or pate, when you run out of pizza. Very nice.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2012 03:46:34 | More by Durge

trevorpost

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

10-21-2012 01:30:34 | More by trevorpost

brez8791

Pennsylvania

1/5  rDev -74.2%

09-11-2012 00:40:43 | More by brez8791

bluerabbit

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -22.7%

09-10-2012 02:37:16 | More by bluerabbit

mbs11

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

09-04-2012 00:30:50 | More by mbs11

Gatordaddy

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

08-24-2012 02:55:39 | More by Gatordaddy

IheartTomorrow

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.1%

08-10-2012 15:41:06 | More by IheartTomorrow

guezarka

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

08-06-2012 01:58:09 | More by guezarka

duceswild

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

07-16-2012 04:08:19 | More by duceswild