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Big Sky Powder Hound Winter Ale

Big Sky Powder Hound Winter Ale

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Big Sky Brewing Company

Missoula, Montana USA

bottled
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on tap
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1933.29/5.03.28/5.0Winter6.2%59.1 English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Powder Hound is our Winter Ale, and since it is our own creation we call it a Northern Rockies Strong Ale. Powder Hound satisfies, with the fine hand selected British hops fully complimenting the smooth malt notes. After a day on the ice or in the snow, enjoy a Powder Hound Winter Ale. Available November through March.

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 phishpond417 (1420), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Aug 19, 2008  
This beer pours a clear, dark copper coloured body with a thick tan head. Aroma is slightly hoppy with light coffee and a significant amount of floral notes. Tatse is light, but comfortable and satisfying. Finishes slightly bitter but balanced.


bluemooner (77), Rogers, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Aug 2, 2008  
Pours a dark amber color with off-white head. Tastes of hops, caramel, and malts. Pretty smooth and drinkable. Good beer.


 esjaygee (733), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 5, 2008  
Reddish amber with a quickly dissipating tan head. Aroma of spice, malt, caramel, dough, toffee and alcohol. Smooth start with a semi-chewy finish that’s a bit spicy. Flavors include caramel, sweet malt, spice and mild alcohol. Vegetal and hop properties also creep in there. Decent winter beer (on a hot summer night).


spagyetti (68), Puyallup, Washington, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/511/20
Jun 30, 2008  
Bottle. Nice colour, and head. A little chewy in overall feel. Still, only a western brew, this has nothing on it’s English counterparts.


 Zinister (877), Houston, Texas, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 25, 2008  
Rich caramel color with beige head. Nose is sticky malts with some slight hops character. Bready nose as well. Good mouthfeel with this beer...with nice carbonation. Some toffee, caramel and woody flavors with some roasted nuts. Very nice beer.




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