Wachusett Brewing Company – Winter Ale
January 27, 2010 by Parker
Filed under Beer Reviews, Winter
Wachusett Brewing Company – Winter Ale
Wachusett Winter Ale
THE POUR: Wachusett Winter Ale pours a lightly clouded, red-amber.
THE AROMA: A mild sweet malt smell, with light spiced hops. This beer is labeled as a “Classic Scotch Ale” with little spices. As you would expect, the aroma is that of a classic ale. Nothing out of the norm here.
THE TASTE: Smooth, and malty mouthfeel, with light spice and mild hops. This is a classic ale – not too spiced up as in other Christmas/Holiday seasonals.
THE DECISION: Maybe a little too ordinary – yet highly enjoyable. This is a great holiday go-to, when you are in the mood for a mellow, yet full-bodied Winter Ale.
THE GRADE: B+
Shipyard Brewery – Smashed Pumpkin
October 19, 2009 by The Duke
Filed under Ales, Beer Reviews, Fall
Shipyard Brewery – Smashed Pumpkin
THE POUR:
Light copper color with a spicy nutty pumpkin aroma, not much head.
THE TASTE:
Spicy full bodied and fairly hoppy, a good pale ale. Alcoholic content is there but didn’t destroy the taste.
THE DECISION:
All in all this is a very different beer than pumpkinhead. Not as sweet and mild, much more hops are used here. A little bit of that bitter bite. Warning; at 9% abv it is a strong brew only available in 1pint 6 oz bombers. I was left with a great taste and a buzz. Pairs well with pumpkin pie.
THE GRADE: A-
