Great Divide Brewing Company's Hibernation Ale

I was cleaning out the last of the winter seasonals today, and thank God all of that Shiner Cheer is gone, because I found this one sitting in the back. This is the second Old Ale I've posted about, although Lancaster's winter warmer is a bit better.

This slightly-bigger-than-your-average-winter-ale, without the spices that are associated with a warmer or many winter seasonals, pours a great ruby-ish amber with a strong light tan head that stays forever. Smells malty, bready, with a slightly nutty hint to it and a bit of alcohol common to winter seasonals.

A bit more hoppy than many winters, with no spices. Still very nutty though, more as it warms. Not quite as strong as Rogue's Hazelnut Brown, but it's pronounced. It's fairly dry as well, with a medium body that combined with the nutty taste makes this one feel and taste like a nut brown ale. Very good, but I prefer it colder to keep the nut taste down.