Golden Bear Hibernator Winter Ale

Formerly brewed at Golden Pacific Brewing
Style: English Pale Ale
Berkeley, California USA

Serve in English pint, Shaker

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A friend found this burried in a closet so I can’t be sure of it’s condition : Cloudy and brown with a large head. Aroma is malty and alcohol with some hoppyness. Flavour is malty and mild with a lightly bitter aftertaste. Would’ve liked to have tried it fresh (or better taken care of)

Date: 12/19/1998
Mode: Bottle
Source: Chevy Chase, DC

dark ruby, rich tan head, sweet carmel malt aroma, rich malt flavor, well balanced, soft bitter finish

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Score: *4
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Murky brown color. Large foamy head. Aroma is malty with a touch of pineapple and citrus. A medium bodied ale. Malty and somewhat hoppy. Mild flavor. Tasty beer. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is clean. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.

Bottle. A murky brown color with a lasting tan head. Some fruits (pineapple) and citrus aroma with the malts in the nose and flavor.

This is a solid Ale with a lot of flavor. Its not bitter, and the aftertaste is slightly sweet.

A great winter warmer, hoppy, dark, great malt nose and a hearty flavor that sticks to your ribs.