Winter Hibernation

Winter does bring out some great seasonal brews, usually dark and strong and full of flavor, to keep you warm and happy during long winter nights. This is the Great Divide Hibernation Ale, which the label says is an English old style ale.
Its dark brown, nearly black, with moderate carbonation, and an aroma of toasted nuts and woodfires. Plenty of sweet malt and hints of maple syrup. You get some sourness in the aftertaste that reminds me of apple cider, and the alcohol is just high enough to taste. Good lingering hop flavors, overall a decent beer.
Scoring:
Look: 3 - dark brown
Aroma: 3 - sweet and nutty
Taste: 3 - deeply malty
Feel : 3 - good body
Total: 3