Very Nice
Hopewell Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Hopewell Brewing Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
+7 ratings needed
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 6.27%
Ratings:
3 | reviews: 2
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Feb 17, 2017
Added:
Jan 12, 2017
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.42 by Aaron_Kerkvliet from Wisconsin

Feb 17, 2017
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.79/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I won't review this now. (I was getting an odd after-taste from my flight of six... so I want another taste.)

But , some advice... Between this and their Saison, Hopewell should focus on their Belgians. I say so because they seem to be improving their yeast (based on reviews from a year ago of their Saison.) And if an American brewer can get right the Belgian-like yeast, then you are ahead of many aspirants in the race for survival. As a business strategy, too many American brewers are competing in the hop-heads market and not enough succeeding in the Belgian-devotee market (obviously, people like me.)
Jan 26, 2017
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Reviewed by BSiegs from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Murky, muddy reddish brown in color, fairly opaque. Medium tan foam that retains very well. The aroma is dark fruit, raisin, caramel. Abundant fruity esters. Really pleasing aroma. Strong malt presence. Taste follows, with hints of spice, brown sugar, slight alcohol heat. Body is medium-full with low-moderate carbonation. Dry finish. Overall, an excellent Belgian Strong from Hopewell!
Jan 12, 2017