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Vintage Woodshed

Vintage Brewing Company
Madison, Wisconsin
Beer style: IPA
Ref: ratebeer.com May2024

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Oaked IPA Our flagship beer walks the line between tradition and invention. Inviting floral/citrus hop aromas and vanillin-rich French oak notes accent this perfectly balanced, distinctive India pale ale. A unique India Pale Ale experience, Woodshed has roots in both English and American ale traditions. English Maris Otter pale malt and an array of imported caramel malts make up the base, counterbalanced by a complex schedule of 5 hop and 2 oak chip additions. The fruity and woodsy British hops First Gold and Fuggles feature prominently in the aroma and flavor, while a subdued yet distinctive oaky essence winds its way throughout this beer’s character. Imagine a hearty English IPA riding in an oak barrel on a tallship en route to India 150 years ago.