Abominable Winter Ale - Gin Barrel
Hopworks Brewery

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From:
Hopworks Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
7.7%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
2.58 | pDev: 35.66%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 26, 2025
Added:
Apr 11, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Collaboration with Brouwer’s, Burgundian, and Bottleworks. Abominable Winter Ale aged in local Copperworks gin barrels.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington

1.67/5  rDev -35.3%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.25
I think I had this beer a number of years ago and I thought I would give it a try again. I don't like Gin as an alcoholic drink, but though I would give it a try anyhow. Got a sample glass and did not like this at all, mainly because of the Gin. I though this beer was horrible. I've tried other barrel-aged beers and the only ones I've liked are bourbon or rum. Too much gin flavor!! Rated 1-31-2023
Jan 26, 2025
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Reviewed by Orca from Washington

3.5/5  rDev +35.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap into a snifter @ Bottleworks. Pours a clear ruby amber w/ a soft head/film.

Aroma: gin barrel immediately evident; dominant. Not much else really other than the gin.

Taste also has a strong gin presence. Dark sweet malt, buttery. Alcohol heat @ back of the throat.

Mouthfeel is medium to heavy w/ a slightly bitter finish.

Overall, for me the gin/juniper is simply too dominant here, almost medicinal. Didn't enjoy this one much.
Apr 11, 2015