Tonight, a seasonal beer from Full Sail: Wreck the Halls. It's an American IPA and "Winter Warmer" Hybrid. It's 6.5% ABV and 68 IBU.It's a very deep hazy amber, nearly red. On the nose, plenty of floral and citrusy hop notes. There is a bit of honey aroma as well. This beer tickles the palate with really nice hop bitterness, which is backed up and balanced by its sticky sweet malty-ness. It really coats the mouth with the velvety texture provided by the malt's residual sugar.
It's the balance though that really makes for a nice easy drinking holiday beer. With some seasonals being so heavy, bold, and high in alcohol, it's nice to find one that's designed for the holidays but is a great beer to enjoy by the pint. This one fits that bill.
In the past, I've found Full Sail rather hit and miss, so I was pleased to find this one really very enjoyable. Definitely a hit. 8 out of 10.
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