Hales Wee Heavy Winter Ale

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Brewed by Hales Ales
Style: Scotch Ale
Seattle, Washington USA

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RATINGS: 147 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.44 SEASONAL: Winter EST. CALORIES: 204 ABV: 6.8%

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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Mahogany in color, rich and mouthfilling, the warm flavors of this winter ale are a hearty match for the cold weather season. Hale’s Wee Heavy was brewed as the brewery’s first "Seasonal" beer in the winter of 1985. The term "Wee Heavy" is a traditional Scottish name for a strong ale. Pale, Crystal, & Black malts. Cascade, Cluster, & Mount Hood hops. Original Gravity: 1.070 I.B.U’s: 55 A.B.V.: 6.8%

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AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20

TAR (2349) - Lafayette, Colorado, USA - SEP 26, 2001

A nice and original wee heavy. Nice body with cloudy appearance. Rich in flavor and malt.

4.6

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 19/20

Shadallion (534) - Sacramento, California, USA - APR 22, 2001

Simply magnificent. A winter warmer for men who like big beers.

3.9

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

Bov (8268) - Bienne, SWITZERLAND - MAR 13, 2001

intense ruby colour, few head, plum aroma, sweet, complex bitter and cherry aftertaste

4.4

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20

mike mcneil (660) - St Augustine, Florida, USA - JAN 10, 2001

It was 27 degrees here in St Augustine last night and I couldn’t have picked a better beer to enjoy by the fire. This is one HUGE BREW!! Very reminiscent of a Barley Wine. Reminds me a bit of Sierra Bigfoot. Loaded with dark crystal and roasted malt flavor and backed substantially with a spicy hop profile. The alcohol % was not on the label, but it is VERY evident. I would guess about 10%. Very warming but not harsh at all. This is one to be enjoyed almost at room temperature like a good bordeaux or port. What a treat!

4.6

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20

Gusler (2653) - Tucson, Arizona, USA - DEC 28, 2000

A winter warmer for sure! a strong ale for sure, world class a given. Dark brown, malt at the start, and a nice hop spicy finish that lingers, lovely beer to be sure.

3.7

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

Aubrey (3347) - Bellingham, Washington, USA - DEC 22, 2000

Wee heavy, to say the least. Thick and meaty brew indeed. Has a real fresh, ’micro’ flavor to it. And by that, I mean it definitely has the positive qualities of a microbrew: clean, fresh, and flavorful. Flavor lingers long after swallowing. Pleasant and enjoyable.

4.1

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20

jamidwyer99 (49) - Oregon, USA - JUN 1, 2000

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