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Great Divide Hibernation Ale

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96
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
9023.74/5.03.73/5.0Winter8.7%93.6English pint, Snifter
Commercial Description:
English-style Old Ale. Hibernation Ale is Colorado’s original strong ale -- it has been Great Divide’s winter seasonal each year since 1995. Hibernation’s massive flavors are so intense that it requires over three months of aging each year. This lengthy aging process gives Hibernation its revered malty richness, complex hop profile and hearty warming character, which is perfect right out of the bottle or cellared for longer periods of time.

8.1% ABV through 2008
8.7% ABV in 2009
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 daniele (1707), Italy
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Sep 29, 2008  
ambrato carico schiuma non abbondante non molto persistente note maltate leggera sdpeziatura fruttato caramelo e luppolo in bocca malto dolciastra abbastanza fruttata piccoloe tostature caramello finale luppoloto che però non la rende molto amara


explosivebeer (36), Washington, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Sep 25, 2008  
This has a beautiful deep red color with a thin residual head. The aroma is full of toffee, grains, and malt. The body is full and tastes of malty goodness, with only mild bitterness underneath. It finishes with a malty, grainy aftertaste. This graininess isn’t quite a barnyard wet blanket flavor, but a subtle form of that. The alcohol is slightly noticeable and contributes to the experience. Overall it’s a very tasty, interesting beer.


 Butters (1652), Virginia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Pours a hazy orange with small tan head. Pick up some sweetness and alcohol in the nose. Flavor is unusual. Cocoa, vegetal, malty, sweet, bitter. This was a pretty fresh bottle, so i’d be interested in trying some vintage stuff.


 beergod (102), Austin, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/517/20
Sep 24, 2008  
i’ve always been a fan of this brew.This is 04 Vintage! Pours a medium dark amber but still see thru! Small head and medium bodied. Smell is of brown roasted sugar and malt. Taste Has mellowed. I Think i’ve caught this one at it’s peek. Usually i think of this one as a great chocolate milk for adults.This beer is good,and all flavors have married. Cheers Conway!!!!!


 kappldav123 (1846), Markkleeberg, Germany
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Sep 19, 2008  
The bottle looks really good, the beer in the glass also. Very complex aroma. Starts very strong and intense - like a barleywine. A bit roasty-smoky, becomes milder in the end. Very good beer!


 carruthm (1136), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 2, 2008    Updated: Dec 18, 2008
V - clearish brown color with a thin film of a head A - caramel, hops, nutmeg spices and toffee T - toffee comes first with a fading of alcohol and a lingering hoppy note P - nicely balanced with a good finish. re-rate rich oaked wood. big head, big hoppy malts and strong bitter finish.


 bigtaster (184), Grand Rapids, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/103/516/20
Aug 25, 2008  
Pours a dark burgundy with small white head leaving scattered lacing, somewhat clear. Alcohol aroma with some strong hop and dark malt aroma’s along with some spiciness. Much lighter body than I expected creating an appreciated drinkability to it. Strong hoppy bitterness and nice roasty flavors coming through. Very distinct and damn good.


Chia (42), Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/515/20
Aug 23, 2008  
pours a small white foamy head. beautiful amber color. smells off toffee, toasty malts and hints of coffee. This beer is delicious has intense toffee and coffee\mocha flavors with beautiful tasty malt undertones. light carbonation and delicious.



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