Hoptober Fest

Here I am, finally posting to our blog. A good way to start I suppose is to evaluate a lovely hoppy beer - New Belgium's Hoptober Seasonal. As Matt posted below - many brewers are incorporating rye in the grain bill including this seasonal brew. This beer is a nice gloden, slighly copper color - perfect for autumn enjoyment. The label boasts a grain bill of pale malt, wheat malt and rye along with the use of five different varieties of hops including cascade, willamet, and centennial. The hop aroma is strong but not overpowering. Good cream color head that lasts. Upon first taste the hops continue to play center stage - a good strong citrus flavor to the beer. Slightly malty. Nicely carbonated which brings the hop aroma to the nose. A slight bitter aftertaste. Overall a good brew to enjoy on a crisp fall evening.