THE HOPRY SOMEBODY'S GOTTA DRINK OR IT WON'T GET DONE!

Of the three beers I’ll be sharing with you this week, it’s the Wheat Wine here that the brewery considers a part of their Imperial line-up. This is mainly due to the ABV percentage coming in at a whopping 11%. Now that’s to be expected for a wheat wine because they are very similar in style to the barley wine, which is typically the some of the highest alchohol beers made. However, where a lot of barley wines (especially here in the states) are heavily hopped, this Portsmouth version cuts way back on the aromatic end to highlight the malts and grains. Out of the glass, it’s a beautifully warm orange color that is virtually clear. This is quite impressive with something this big, too. It has the same exact color head that the Bottle Rocket IPA had, but it is a touch more tight and dense. The smell is one of the highlights here as there are a lot of beautiful floral malts that shine through right off the bat. There is also a touch of spiciness that (presumably) comes from the bittering hops that are used to round out the beer’s aroma. The way this beer tastes, though, is my favorite part. It’s very buttery on the palate and the flavors meld together perfectly. The same floral and honey characters shine through and the bitterness level is exactly where you’d want it for a beer of this size. Of all the wheat wines I’ve had so far, this is definitely up there with the best. I also can’t think of an easier beer to drink at 11% ABV. Very well done! Up next: Portsmouth Black Cat Stout

Check out all sessions of The Hopry here.
This beer can be found at the brewery only.
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Brewery: Portsmouth
Beer: Wheat Wine
Style: Wheat Wine
Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
ABV: 11%
Rating: 92/100

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