It’s starting to feel more and more like winter, which means the return of beloved cold-weather favorites from New Belgium Brewing. Their Accumulation White IPA and 2° Below Winter Ale can be found on shelves now, with Frambozen Raspberry Brown Ale. Here’s what our beer guy had to say about them:
Accumulation
White IPA – Seasonal Release
Visual
Light in color and body a real surprise if you are used to Traditional IPA’s
Nose
A bright citrus hop nose as you would expect with a dry hopped IPA.
Taste
A bigger bitter bite upfront but mellows as it lingers on the palate.
Finish
Crisp clean finish that makes this beer easy to enjoy.
Recommendation
Grab a pint if you can find it. But definitely worth a try for those looking to expand into different types of IPA’s
2° Below
Winter Ale – Seasonal Release
Visual
Nice crisp golden brown in color
Nose
Hoppy green nose with Light citrus notes and a bit of spice at the end.
Taste
Sweeter malt overtones with toffee flavors that give way to some hoppy bitterness and floral tones
Finish
Long lingering smooth aftertaste of malt transitioning to hops.
Recommendation
Grab a pitcher. This is a great consistent Winter beer to enjoy with friends and family.
Frambozen
Raspberry Brown Ale – Seasonal Release
Visual
Ruby red with light brown tones.
Nose
Fruity sweetness with notes of caramel and cereal malts.
Taste
Tart rasberries dominate the initial taste but some of the caramel taste comes through.
Finish
Dry crisp finish
Recommendation
While this beer may not be for everyone (it’s almost a dessert beer), it’s definitely worth a try.
To find any of the New Belgium Brews near you go to: http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/locator.aspx
By Matthew Phillips