Winter Solstice - Beer Works

BeerResearcher

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

16 oz. on tap at Hingham Beer Works
It pours a lovely hazy copper color with a fast-fading off-white head.
A nice bouquet of floral, citrusy and resinous hops are upfront and forward.
The smell of rye crackers and warming alcohol creep in behind.
The flavors match the aromas in every way.
The raw edgy rye malt sweetens as it warms and blends well with with Mr. Barleycorn.
As the glass is at the halfway point (empty or full) it's difficult to not just gulp it down. Very tasty! Very drinkable!

Serving type: on-tap

12-21-2011 18:58:23 | More by BeerResearcher

dananabanana

Massachusetts

3.35/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: Dark brown, but semi-translucent. Pale brown foam.

S: Crisp and malty, but not strong. Scent is barely detectable.

T: Dark and hoppy, yet somewhat sweet. Bitter aftertaste, somewhat floral. Very well-balanced.

M: A bit over-carbonated.

D: Good, but a little too hoppy for more than one.

Serving type: bottle
@ Boston Beer Works - Fenway, 61 Brookline Avenue, Boston

01-05-2009 03:18:16 | More by dananabanana