I had a lovely Thanksgiving at the home of a dear friend’s mother. We brought several of my wife’s dishes: oven-roasted garlic tomatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, and pumpkin raisin cookies. We also brought some of my homebrew (which was a big hit) and a few other beers to try.
One of the new beers we tried was the Brooklyn Winter Ale from Brooklyn Brewery. I’ve liked pretty much everything that I’ve had from Brooklyn Brewery, so felt fairly confident in bringing an untried beer along.
It’s a very deep amber color. The aroma is definitely “spicy”, although I’m hard-pressed to actually describe what spice it is. There’s definitely a hint of molasses and it is quite full-bodied. It’s very malty and the spice is not overpowering. This is something to have with a rich meal, like a roast or stew.
I liked it, although I wouldn’t have more than a couple at a time.
6% ABV
I happened to try the Brooklyn Winter as well as the Red Hook Winter. I agree with you Al, the Brooklyn was nice, but you could actually taste that strong alcohol taste which I don’t care for. The Red Hook was quite similar and I actually liked it better.