After spending all of the weekend snowed in, I felt Hibernation Ale by Great Divide was a wise choice for Sunday night. Now I know the folks out in Denver are laughing at my measly Chicago storm, but I do not care. Hibernation Ale is brewed in the summer and aged by the brewery for a few months until release, usually in November. I am told this beer will age well. However, I got this lone bottle off a singles shelf in Ohio so one beer is all I got. I do think in the future I will try to find a six pack and age it a year. It is worth noting that the side of the bottle brags about the well deserved Gold and two Silver medals from GABF .
Tasting Notes:
Poured into my Great divide glass it made a nice khaki head that gave off a chocolate and spice aroma. The non-scientific descriptor of taste here is "warm". Flavors of dark fruit, some alcohol, caramel and malt notes balance with a solid hop presence. Hibernation Ale had a surprisingly full mouthfeel, but I found it to be an excellent winter beer.
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