Beer of the Weekend #630: Free State Winter Fest
The beer tonight is Winter Fest, brewed by the Free State Brewing Company of Lawrence, Kansas.
Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. The “BEST BY” notches on the back label are at “3” and “Week 1.”
Appearance: The beer pours a medium amber into a pint glass. A finger of dense, buttery, eggshell-colored head settles slowly and leaves spots of foam and bubbles, a ring around the edge, and a short trail of lacing along the glass.
Smell: Mmm… Deliciously enticing with pineapple, grapefruit, orange, kiwi, and floral hops. It is a touch sweet, too, with caramel and cherry licorice.
Taste: The flavor delivers what the aroma teases. The floral hops are most prominent and are complemented by pineapple, kiwi, orange, a little grapefruit, and caramel.
Drinkability: This is a solid brew. I do not necessarily think IPA is a fitting winter style, but it is still pretty tasty stuff regardless of the season.
Fun facts about Winter Fest:
-Style: IPA.
-Price: $1.99/bottle at John’s Grocery in Iowa City.
-Alcohol content: The ABV is not listed on the beer’s webpage.
-IBU: 60.
The Quiet Man’s grade: B.
Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. The “BEST BY” notches on the back label are at “3” and “Week 1.”
Appearance: The beer pours a medium amber into a pint glass. A finger of dense, buttery, eggshell-colored head settles slowly and leaves spots of foam and bubbles, a ring around the edge, and a short trail of lacing along the glass.
Smell: Mmm… Deliciously enticing with pineapple, grapefruit, orange, kiwi, and floral hops. It is a touch sweet, too, with caramel and cherry licorice.
Taste: The flavor delivers what the aroma teases. The floral hops are most prominent and are complemented by pineapple, kiwi, orange, a little grapefruit, and caramel.
Drinkability: This is a solid brew. I do not necessarily think IPA is a fitting winter style, but it is still pretty tasty stuff regardless of the season.
Fun facts about Winter Fest:
-Style: IPA.
-Price: $1.99/bottle at John’s Grocery in Iowa City.
-Alcohol content: The ABV is not listed on the beer’s webpage.
-IBU: 60.
The Quiet Man’s grade: B.
