December 3rd, 2015
Day 3: Laurelwood Vinter Varmer Brown Ale by D J Paul
@Laurelwood1 @hopapalooza @Brewpublic
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Laurelwood Vinter Varmer Brown Ale
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About D.J. Paul: I am a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent my formative years in the Midwest. With over 20 years under my belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, I have developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. I can be found and any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. My writing can also be found in Northwest Brewing News. I can be followed on Twitter at @hopapalooza.
Beer: Vinter Varmer Brown Ale
Brewery: Laurelwood Brewing Co. – Portland, OR
Website: http://www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com
Twitter: @Laurelwood1
Commercial Description: This brown ale is as rich and complex as it is drinkable. A blend of six malts and four hops creates an ale with deep caramel character, spicy hop flavor and a dry roasty finish. It’s spelled differently because it’s Vonderful.
Beer Details:
-Style: Brown Ale
-ABV: 6.4%
-IBU: 49
Why I selected Laurelwood Vinter Varmer Brown Ale:
Laurelwood Brewing has been producing some tasty beers in Portland, Oregon since the new millennium. With its Winter Seasonal the brewery continues to take on a style that is not so popular these days, yes a Brown Ale. What Laurelwood does with its Vinter Varmer Brown Ale is do what many Oregon breweries do, add a bit more hops. Vinter Varmer pours a nice dark mahogany color. The beer offers up a strong malt body and character that balances out the hops successfully. Then after a few sips the beer’s toasty, caramel notes come forward. Oh, and the lace left on the glass is one that will make your neighbor next to you on the barstool jealous.
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About Laurelwood Brewing Co.:
Laurelwood is a family owned brewery that creates one of the most recognized regional craft beers. Owners, Mike De Kalb and Cathy Woo-De Kalb, are dedicated to sustainable and organic practices, and first began producing certified organic beer in 2001. Laurelwood’s product line is known for its creativity and quality therefore winning many national and international beer awards. Laurelwood’s handcrafted beers can be found on draft and in bottles throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Laurelwood Brewing Co., visit www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com.