#GingerBreadHead

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Harpoon ufo abv

HARPOON UFO ABV FULL

It was great on its own, but some crafty employees mixed it with UFO Hefeweizen and realized there was a whole world of raspberry refreshment waiting to be explored.

HARPOON UFO ABV FULL

If they want to go full bore into a full-bodied, almost chewy gingerbread-inspired beer, then they should check out Sam Adams’ offering. Years ago, we brewed a small batch of a traditional Belgian beer called a Framboise, which is fermented with raspberries. In my opinion, they ought to check out Shipyard’s Gingerbreadhead, to maintain the medium-bodied mouthfeel while pumping up the gingerbread aspect. It seems as though the brewers at Harpoon wanted to offer something new and creative, but were hesitant about alienating some drinkers. And all of the spices combine to overpower any malt flavor, hop flavor and yeasty esthers that may have existed. When you do finally nail down the flavors, you can pick up cinnamon and ginger, but they compete with nutmeg and clove. So much for the rich flavors of gingerbread. You knew they were there because of the labeling and the aromas, but they are not easy to pin down. The first few sips had no easily detectible flavors. Unfortunately it’s head dissipates very quickly so unless you vigorously swirl your glass to rebuild the head, you’ll need to search for these aromas again. Hazy yet light, citrusy yet smooth, UFO White embodies. Technically a Spice Beer, Gingerland has aromas of nutmeg and ginger at the pour. UFO Beer Company was created to push the boundaries of what a craft beer could look and taste like. Gingerbread is dark brown and has deep, rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon and molasses and has a warm, fulfilling and satisfying quality. Even a ginger snap cookie, or their British cousin, ginger nuts, would have been a better inspiration. The label for Gingerland states that it is “a gingerbread inspired beer.” I don’t know what kind of gingerbread the brewers who created this recipe have eaten, but I don’t want any of it.

Harpoon - UFO White (12 pack 12oz cans)

It seems that this is the year that breweries discover the bandwagon for gingerbread-flavored beers, with Sam Adams pioneering the way with Merry Maker (formerly Merry Michief) Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat. The Harpoon UFO Explorer Mix pack is available April through October. While Harpoon’s UFO Gingerland spice beer claims to be “a gingerbread inspired beer,” I think they could have used a better-quality gingerbread for inspiration. Original UFO, UFO Raspberry an UFO White.

[ilovelucyfur]

When Henry finally realises that you can't stay in bed and snuggle him all day 😢 #catsofinstagram #gingerbreadhead #love #cuddles

[dotesondaughter]

NYE: Santa coming, Santa going. #gingerbreadhead

[snowflakes-from-above]

jag är inte så bra på det där med slefies, men här är en i-wish-i-had-multi-coloured-high-lights-in-my-hair-selfie😁 #gingerbreadhead

[jennylynniam]

🍂 last day of #gingerbreadhead

[girlgonehealthytera]

Shut. The. Front. Door. #ShipYard #CraftBeer #GingerBread #GingerBreadHead #Christmas

[beerbros]

Wooooo! Shipyard Brewing completely knocks it out of the park with GingerBreadHead. It's gingerbread deliciousness in beer form. #shipyardbrewing #gingerbreadhead #beer

[drinknthinkn-blog]

This week we try Shipyard's newest entry in to its "head" series, GingerBreadHead. Happy Thanksgiving! 

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[uhleesha-muhree]

I can get down with this. 🍺🍪 #Shipyard #GingerBreadHead

[thisblogsox]

#shipyard #shipyardgingerbreadhead #gingerbreadhead #beer

[snowflakes-from-above]

jag är inte så bra på det där med slefies, men här är en i-wish-i-had-multi-coloured-high-lights-in-my-hair-selfie😁 #gingerbreadhead

[aplacecalledcaladesi-blog]

What will they release next #GingerBreadHead

[jennylynniam]

the ginger gods took over my head #newhair #gingerbreadhead 🍄

[randomgood-blog]

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