Libation Station: Northern Lights Winter Ale Click it!
By Remi | Dec 22, 2009 | 2 ResponsesIn the constant search for the perfect winter ale comes a strong local entry from Northern Lights, a brewery that should be celebrated more around this part, as they often deliver excellent products.
And their Winter Ale is good. Definitely up there with Jubelale, and a worthy opponent for my current ‘09/10 winter favorite from Nøgne Ø.
The ale pours a dark amber color with a good couple of fingers of thick head. Give it a whiff and it smells like what I’d imagine Santa’s cologne would smell like: lightly pine-y with hints of citrus. Yes. I am saying this winter ale smells like Christmas, and I am OK with that,
Heck, it even tastes like Christmas. Nicely hopped, and gives a gentle kick in the teeth. You’re not going to loose the teeth, but rather enjoy the strength of the kick. You know what I mean. It’s hoppy, yet not too hoppy. The citrus carries over to the flavor, with some nice hints of caramel, and a slightly dry finish. For whatever reason I imagine this one going well with a clementine.
So hey, if you really are the locavore you claim to be, then check out Northern Lights’ Winter Ale. It’s a really nice one.
Awesome entry from Northern Lights.
Tom Bowers Comment 1 of 2
Dec 23 2009 3:42 amWish I could make it up there for a growler this year.
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martha Comment 2 of 2
Dec 26 2009 8:38 pmAgreed. I just visited Northern Lights on Thursday and the Winter Ale was great!
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