Redhook’s Legendary Winter Seasonal Returns in 2018 as a Hoppy Dark Lager

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Winterhook2018Redhook Brewery (Seattle, Washington) has announced that Winterhook, the brewery’s ever-evolving Winter Seasonal, is back this year as a Hoppy Dark Lager.

Originally developed in Redhook’s Brewlab “as a small-batch . . . beer called False Facts“, the 2018 release of Winterhook is a Hoppy Dark Lager that combines “the hops of a dank IPA, the malt of a brown ale, and yeast profile of a bock.”  Filled with notes of caramel, pine and malt, Winterhook (6% ABV, 60 IBUs) has all the makings of “a perfect winter warmer for frosty weather.”

“Creating a unique recipe every year for Winterhook is a fun challenge, and this year we wanted to do something different from years past,” said Nick Crandall, who first created this version at Brewlab in Capitol Hill. Following the beer’s success on tap at Brewlab, Crandall decided that it would be the perfect beer as 2018’s version of Winterhook. “The hoppy dark lager recipe is something unique from previous versions – combining elements of various beer styles yet delivering on that winter beer character that our fans have come to expect from Winterhook.”

Redhook will host a Winterhook Release Party on December 5 and the beer is expected to enter distribution at or around that date.  You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-friendly retailers, bars and restaurants located in the state of Washington.  Prost!

Vital Information for Winterhook from Redhook Brewery

Release – Seasonal (Winter), launching December 2018
Style – Hybrid Lager
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 60
Malts – Pale, Munich, Caramunich III, Coffee Malt & Dark Chocolate
Hops – Alchemy, AdHA527, Chinook & Eureka
Fun Fact – Winterhook has been brewed annually since 1984
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – http://redhook.com/beer-finder

Blackhook Porter Makes Seasonal Return for Redhook Brewery

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beer_blackhookRedhook Brewery (Seattle, Washington) has announced that Blackhook Porter is officially back on shelves and taps as the brewery’s Spring Seasonal.

First brewed 34 years ago as the second beer released by the brewery, Blackhook Porter “remains a staple in the Redhook portfolio because it has a rich, malty backbone of roasted chocolate malts and Apollo hops.”  This classic recipe produces a London-style Porter (5.2% ABV) that displays aromas of toasted, chocolate malts and has a flavor profile boasting notes of toasted grain, chocolate, caramel, “a hit of bitterness and a resiny, spicy finish.”

“Blackhook is a cool part of our history and before we brought it into our seasonal lineup last spring, it was one of the most requested beers by Redhook beer drinkers,” Redhook Innovation Brewer Nick Crandall said. “The beer is definitely a standard in our lineup but it’s also a great beer to experiment with. I’ve been playing with different versions like coffee and coca nib, vanilla and chocolate that we’ll be tapping throughout the spring.”

Craft beer fans will also be able to experience variants of Blackhook Porter in 2017.  The brewery has been experimenting with coffee beans, cocoa nibs, vanilla, and chocolate to create “these and other specialty renditions [that] will be available on tap at Redhook’s Woodinville pub and at select bar and restaurant locations in Seattle beginning in February.”

The iconic Blackhook Porter is currently available now and will be hanging around through April of 2017.  You can find this offering in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments in Alabama, Florida and throughout Redhook’s vast distribution area.  If you would like to enjoy a taste of our country’s brewing history, keep Blackhook Porter in mind the next time you hit the bar or bottle shop.  Prost!

Vital Information for Blackhook Porter from Redhook Brewery

Release – Spring Seasonal, January to April 2017
Style – English-style Porter
ABV – 5.2%
IBUs – 36
Malts – Pale, Munich, C-80, Chocolate, & Carafa Special III
Hops – Apollo
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – http://redhook.com/beer-finder

Winterhook Returns as Seasonal Release from Redhook Brewery

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beer_winterhookRedhook Brewery (Seattle, Washington) recently announced that Winterhook Dark Ale has returned to shelves and taps for a limited time.

First brewed in 1984, Winterhook Dark Ale is an ever-changing, ever-evolving Winter Seasonal from Redhook Brewery.  Since the brewery adjusts the recipe each year to incorporate a new combination of malts and hops, each and every annual release of this offering is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.  For the 2016 release, the recipe begins with “a healthy dose of Munich malt and includes flaked oats for a creamier mouthfeel.”  The brewers at Redhook then added Centennial, Chinook and Simcoe hops to provide the beer with the needed level of balance.  With a rich amber color that is reminiscent of an Altbier, the 2016 Winterhook comes together as a Dark Ale weighing in at 6% ABV and 50 IBUs.

Winterhook Dark Ale is available now as a seasonal release that will be hanging around through December.  Look for this one in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments in Alabama, Florida and throughout Redhook Brewery’s expansive distribution area.  Since this offering is a different recipe with each release, be sure to grab a bottle when you see it to experience what the 2016 Winterhook is all about.  Prost!

Vital Information for Winterhook Dark Ale (2016) from Redhook Brewery

Release – Seasonal, September through December
Style – Winter Warmer
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 50
Malts – Munich Malts & Flaked Oats
Hops – Centennial, Chinook & Simcoe
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and draft
Beer Finder – http://redhook.com/beer-finder