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| New Belgium Snow Day (Black IPA) |
Style: Black IPA
ABV: 6.2%
What the brewer says...
"Pleasantly hoppy, Snow Day carries the subtle chocolate and caramel flavors of a new brewing malt known as Midnight Wheat. The Styrian Golding, Centennial and Cascade hops bring the backbone of hoppy bitterness to complement the roasty undertones. This beer is the deep garnet of a roasted walnut and presents a creamy tan head, floating artfully atop. Snow Day is bold and hoppy, drinkable and strong."
What I say...
I found this one during a trip down to Minot that resulted in $20 worth of customs fees on beer alone. New Belgium was plentiful down there, but I got this particular 6 pack at one of the Marketplace Liquorstores.
It pours a glorious black with a generous amount of head, but the prize here is the aroma - it's wonderfully hoppy with a citrus nose.
The head fades down to a thin layer after a few minutes but leaves nice lacing all the way down the glass. It's nicely hopped on the first taste and the roasted malts come out on the finish. Lingering hop bitterness on the tongue after swallowing. Surprisingly smooth for a high-hop beer. There is of course some bitterness left in your mouth, but it's not overwhelming at all.
Aroma: 8/10
Appearance: 4/5
Taste: 8/10
Palate: 4/5
Overall: 17/20
I loved this beer. If I could get it in Manitoba, I'd likely pick up a fresh case once a week. Two thumbs up.
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