Sweet flowery-scented Bavarian receives medicinal honey-coated coughdrop sweetness complementing cherry soda creaminess. Though well rounded and well-hopped, mellow barley-roasted finish subsides too quickly.
WURZBURGER HOFBRAU PREMIUM PILSNER
Though first bottle consumed was imported by estimable Killian Company, rich copper-hued biscuit-y wheat German brew maintained distinction. Zesty yellow fruiting, animated spice-hopped sop, and sweet barley roast lingered to lemony mineral-grained finish. Original Bavarian version brought richer barley malting to spicier lemon bittering.
WOODSTOCK INN RED RACK ALE
Choice rocky tan-headed translucent amber red ale alternates barley-toasted caramel-honeyed wheat alacrity with dry Scotch acridity, picking up slick roasted chocolate-almond traction above earthen mineral grain fortress. Further sips reveal buttery biscuit drift, red grape chasm, and brief barleywine vamp.
WOODSTOCK INN PIG’S EAR BROWN ALE
Auburn-hued dry-hopped moderate body carries diffuse mocha-prune sourness and relegated Baker’s chocolate parch to equally sparse nutty rye center. Peanut-shelled Brazil nut, walnut and cola nut soaping nips dark-spiced perfume hops. Dewy earthiness insulates sweet brown tea finish.
WOODSTOCK INN LOON GOLDEN ALE
Easygoing dry orange smattering confronts sedated yeast-sugared honeyed butterscotch linger. Backend blends cork-y aridness with earthy wildflower and bitter grapefruit notes.
WOODSTOCK ST. JAMES ALE
Delicate red-orange-hued malt-sweetened fruit-spiced medium body. Very watery and lacking character. Brewery defunct: 2001.
WOODSTOCK PORTER
Burnt coffee pervades creamy chocolate malt sweetness and dry hop bitterness. Light graining underlines mocha thickness without sacrificing robust nature. Full-bodied lagerheads should give it a try. Brewery defunct: 2001.
WOODSTOCK PILSNER
Admirable medium-bodied pilsner with viscous yeast sediment given instant bright apricot juiciness topped by single malt Scotch persistence tethering rye-dried caramelized wheat base. Brewery defunct: 2001.
WOODSTOCK PALE ALE
Mild musty fruits, peaceful organic hops, and sourdough yeast reminiscent of delicious Wolaver’s Pale Ale. Flowery citrus notes enliven soft-grained crisp-watered finish. Brewery defunct: 2001.
WOODSTOCK LAGER
Grain bitterness is just too light to carry paper thin yeast sweetness and soft creamy malt follow-up. Simple, unassuming resin-hopped finish gives it the edge over mass produced macrobrews. Brewery defunct: 2001.
WOODSTOCK INDIA PALE ALE
Vibrant fruity aroma and syrupy medicinal mouthfeel get this organic brew off to a fine start. Flowery citrus hops embitter nutty depth countering maple malt sweetness to earthy finish. Not your typical smoky India Pale Ale by any means, though characteristic burnt wood chip flavor does add spunk. Brewery defunct: 2001.
WOODSTOCK HUDSON LAGER
Tangy orange peel bitterness and tart citrus mouthfeel are somewhat unusual for lager. Wine-y sourness abounds, but ultimately too many undefined adjuncts end up indistinct. Brewery defunct: 2001.