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Brooklyn Winter Ale
Beer-a-Day #361 
Based on the satisfying malty ales of blustery Scotland, Brooklyn Winter Ale will have you looking on the bright side of things. Rich Scottish malts bring deep bready flavors to a beer with a full copper color, a round, smooth palate, and brisk hopping that pulls the sweet malts into balance. See – things are looking up already!
Very pretty amber color. Subtle malty aroma. Brooklyn Brewery is generally one of my favorites, but I’m just not feeling it for this one.
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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