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Powder Hound Winter Ale

Big Sky Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Winter Ale · One of 1 Winter Ales in hopIQ

Big Sky's seasonal cold-weather beer. Warming malt character with brown sugar and light spice from specialty malts. Perfect for Montana ski season — richer than the summer lineup but not so heavy you can't have two after a day on the mountain.

ABV
6.7%
IBU
35
SRM
dark25

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
caramel
63%
medium-bodied
55%
bread
50%
grain
45%
smooth
45%
clean finish
38%
alcohol warmth
30%
spice
25%
dark fruit
20%
nutty
13%

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About Winter Ale

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What is a Winter Ale?

Winter Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Powder Hound Winter Ale

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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