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Beer Release: New Belgium Hoptober Golden Ale

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New Belgium Hoptober Golden Ale

New Belgium Brewing’s Hoptober Golden Ale is Now Available, Making the Summer to Fall Transition Easier to Enjoy

Fort Collins, CO – Hoptober Golden Ale, New Belgium Brewing’s fall seasonal, is ushering in the cooler fall months with its complex hop profile and depth of flavor. Hoptober, which New Belgium originally introduced in 2009, is a medium-bodied ale that brings five hops and four malts together to create a creamy mouthfeel.

Centennial, Cascade, Sterling, Willamette and Glacier hops form a bonfire of citrus notes, fruity cheers and a bold finale in this multifaceted fall seasonal, which also combines pale and wheat malt mashed with rye and oats.

“Hoptober embraces the shift to fall with an abundance of flavors,” said Bryan Simpson, New Belgium spokesperson. “The variety of hops make it a great fall beer, with the perfect balance to quench your thirst after a fall bike ride.”

Hoptober, with 40 IBUs and six percent ABV, is available through October in most states where New Belgium is sold. To locate Hoptober in your area using New Belgium’s Libation Locator or for suggested food pairings and additional information about Hoptober, visit www.newbelgium.com.

2Beerguys.com Review (From October 2010)

Pours a faint straw color with a pillowy white head with good retention that thick but non-persistant rings of lacing behind. Body clarity is high and carbonation levels are fairly low. Initially, an earthy hop presence overpowered our nose. Quickly following was a light fruity presence peaking through, with hints of citrus (oranges and lemons). As expected, the malt body was very light and crisp. The aroma was very balanced. Initial taste is citrusy with some sour grapefruit notes and the finish has some dense earthy flavors. With a light to medium body, the Hoptoberfest was …..
Full details

  • Style: Blonde Ale
  • ABV: 6%
  • Source: 12 oz bottle
  • Score: 22/30

About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Amber Ale and other Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces eight year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey, Mothership Wit, Trippel and Ranger IPA, as well as a host of seasonal releases. In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.

New Belgium Hoptober 22oz Bottle

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