Okay so as a middle-aged man you have to still be carrying around remnants of an adolescent mindset to get pleasure out of that. Guilty as charged.
Today we are looking at one of the standard brews from the Hooker brewery, its Blonde Ale.
As you can see this is a lighter ale. That is a portent of things to come.
The aroma of this ale is very subtle, in that there wasn't much of one.
The first taste sensations are also subtle. There is a slight tart sensation you notice first. Then you notice a prickly malt sensation and a slight hoppiness.
It is very smooth. But it also disappears very quickly.
I have to believe this Blonde Ale is meant for drinking on a hot summer day. It is easy to drink and goes down easy. It just does not leave a lasting impression.
I give Hooker Blonde Ale 5 mugs out of 10. Pleasant enough to drink, just nothing special.
And I have enjoyed many of the brews from Hooker Brewery so be sure to check them out. And even if it's a variety pack that includes the Blonde Ale, you'll still find it a pleasurable experience.
By the way for those in Connecticut, the Thomas Hooker Brewery (yes it is named after a person, not a profession) is located in Bloomfield CT and they do have hours for tastings and tours. Check it out on the link above. And if you don't want to look it up, Thomas Hooker was the founder of Hartford, CT.