It’s 10:55pm and outside the air temperature is 0° Fahrenheit.

Zero degrees.  ZERO.

What a perfect time to pop open something called “Winter White Ale.”

Smells yeasty with a rich malty undertone.  First sip:  Tangy, like it has spices. 

From their website:  A Wheat Ale brewed with American Wheat and a proprietary blend of Hefe and classic Belgian-style yeasts. A refreshing winter alternative created from the subtle fusion of two classic flavors.

My first thought is, I don’t like it.  But then again, I’ve had dental work done today, it’s cold as hell outside, I’m tired, and I’m feeling a bit cranky.  So, I’m going to give it some time to impress me.

Halfway through the bottle, I still don’t like it.  It tastes like someone smashed a truck full of old Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve into a truck full of Miller Light.  And then a crop duster dumped white pepper all over it.

It’s too heavy for its taste, a bit on the sour side, and features abundant bitterness without any redeeming quality.  The aftertaste is a layer of bitterness over a solid foundation of bitterness.

At the bottom of the bottle I’m not yearning for another one.  I’m yearning instead for a warm sponge to wipe my tongue off.

Conclusion:  This is not a groovy beer.

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