Wizard of Blizzard!

TRÖEGS INDEPENDENT BREWING’S BLIZZARD OF HOPS

The holiday break is over and now it’s time to get back to beer! We’re past all these Christmas spiced beers and on to some brews to enjoy over the winter.

TRÖEGS’ BLIZZARD OF HOPS is a "‘Winter IPA’, and the closest thing we’ve had to a real blizzard here in the northeast so far this winter. Cold, yes. Snow, no.

This beer is like a cross between a traditional IPA and an east coast IPA. You’ll see that in the clearer texture of the beer with just a touch of haze. The bright straw color is a welcome sunburst on a cold day.

I was hit first with the pine notes followed by a citrus finish. Though it is a stronger beer at 6.8% alc. and IBU of 80, it has a smooth finish.

Don’t be afraid to pair this brew with hearty faire. It will stand up to a nice stew on a cold winter’s night.