This winter warmer showed up at the Old Post pub in Missoula last Saturday and I had to give it a try. Crystal clear and a bright amber color, this is a very drinkable beer in a fairly classic winter warmer style. Which is to say that the malt has a fairly strong initial presence, but it gives way to plenty of hop bitterness.  Bitter Root describes it as having a mild spice character, but I’ll admit the spice never arrived for me.  One member of our group, Jenesy, said the aroma was just like banana laffy taffy.  I disputed that description until she pulled out a piece and we all had a whiff. Well, I’ll be darned. Indeed, there was a resemblance, but that wasn’t a bad thing as odd as that sounds. Its not like banana laffy taffy actually smells much like bananas. A very enjoyable brew.

Name: Winter Ale
Brewery: Bitter Root Brewing Co, Hamilton, MT.
Style: Winter warmer.
Color: bright amber.
Packaging: draft.
Stats: 6.46% abv, ? IBU.
Bought: Old Post Pub, Missoula, MT
Ruling: Three and a half out of Five Hops. Enjoyable winter warmer.