Redhook Ale Brewery – Copperhook

My current last place finisher for craft beer seasonals is spring, though I have said recently that I will make an effort to reevaluate that position this year.  So I need to get this beer evaluation off the books to help clear the way for a fresh look at the offerings going forward.  I probably should get going on that since the summer seasonals will be here before I know it.

Maybe I should also pay attention to what makes a spring beer a spring beer, a summer a summer, and so on?  The lines have started to blur quite a bit since the seasonals seem to be released earlier and earlier every year.  I mean I had the new Sam Adams spring seasonal (Noble Pils) two months ago (mid January)!  That does not even count as spring here in Florida, but I understand the desire for a brewery to get its seasonal offering out ahead of the competition.

Thank you for bearing with me through my ramblings.  Now on to . . .

Brewery: Redhook Ale Brewery (Woodinville, WA & Portsmouth, NH)

Name: Copperhook (Spring Ale)

Style: American Pale Ale

ABV: 5.8% (on brewery site)

Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pilsner glass.  $7.99 per 6-pack

Aroma: An earthy nose with some caramel-like malty notes.

Appearance: Light copper color.  Three finger, thick, off-white head that slowly dissipates with some trail.  Crystal clear with rising bubbles visible.

Flavor: Medium malt flavor with some metallic-like notes.  Somewhat dry finish, though not lingering at all.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with a good amount of carbonation.  Crisp and smooth with some slight astringency.

Overall Impressions: Refreshing and very easy drinking, but certainly not Redhook’s best.  My criticism would be that the flavor is pretty weak and lacking overall.

Grade: B-

Redhook Ale Brewery - Copperhook