I'm one of those weird guys that feel certain styles of beer should only be consumed during certain seasons. Don't get me wrong, if you want to drink a russian imperial stout during the middle of summer that's your prerogative.
Yeah I just did that. Anyways, I'm just one of those guys that thinks darker beers should be consumed in cooler weather. A stout during the oppressive Louisiana summers just doesn't work for me. That's why I enjoy the fall and winter so much.
Yeah, yeah I know the winter beers do come out around the middle of September but that's a whole new post for another time. For me a dark, flavorful beer is perfect for the colder winter months.
Just yesterday a package from the folks at Great Northern Brewing Company arrived at my doorstep with some of their seasonal and specialty line up brews. Today was pretty damn cold and I felt that it was the perfect time to crack open the Snow Ghost they sent me.
Here is my review:
Brewery: The Great Northern Brewing Company
Beer: Snow Ghost Winter Lager
Style: Munich Dunkel Lager (per BA)
ABV: 5.9%
Louisiana Availability: None
Appearance: This beer poured a nice dark brown with a nice ruby hue. It had a nice foamy, tan head with great sticky lacing.
Smell: Wonderfully rich aroma of coffee and roasted malts.
Taste: Wow. Great rich and complex flavors of roasted malt, chocolate and toffee with a moderate but well balanced bitterness from the hops.
Mouthfeel: Medium body with medium carbonation.
Overall: A fantastic seasonal from these guys. Wish we could get this down in New Orleans.
Score:
3.5 out of 5 BuddhasCheers!
The Beer Buddha
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