The Brewery: Great Divide (CO)
The Brew: Hibernation Ale (Old Ale)
Availability: Bottles & Draft (Seasonal)
ABV: 8.7%
Rating: 9.0/10
Location: Ithaca Coffee Co.
In mid-April, I was involved with a weekend emphasizing experimental music, starting with an event at Cornell, on through a "How-To" DIY electronics afternoon event, and closing with what would be our best Naked Noise event (drone improv for large ensemble) to date.
Once the DIY electronics event was underway, my partner & I needed to run a few errands and decided to pop into Ithaca Coffee Co. downtown for a refuel. Glad we did, as Hibernation is one of the few seasonals from Great Divide I haven't had the chance to enjoy just yet.
Hibernation starts out with a dark body, topped with fluffy ivory head. Hops, spice, and dark malt notes are all aptly present in the nose. The flavor is bitter with pleasant esters and firm alcohol bite in the finish. There's elements of bourbon, winter spice, hop spice and heat, and grapefruit pith all with thick mouthfeel.
Overall, a more biting, bitter Old Ale than many, but delicious non-the-less.
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