Winterbraun

Lost Coast’s Downtown Brown is one of the best brown ales I think I have ever tasted. While I am not a huge brown ale fan in general, I still very much enjoyed their seasonal Winterbraun. It is a very drinkable brown ale that’s miles away from the average Newcastle. Winterbraun has a very nice malty taste with a slight sweetness. Lost Coast added some nice Saas hops at the end to give it a smidgen of spiciness at the finish. This beer would be good sitting next to a fire on a cold winter’s night, enjoying some Humboldt Fog and TLC.

I really should try some of their other offerings. I can’t say I’ve tried anything else from them aside from the Downtown Brown. I see they have a Pale and Stout that I would love to have a shot at… maybe after the winter push.

Up next: Descutes Jubelale 2008…