121. Saranac India Copper Ale

Beer number 2 from the Winter variety pack and this is another solid beer. Color is a bit darker than many IPAs but what you would expect from a beer with copper in its name. Thick head with good retention and a nice fruit and hoppy aroma. Taste is smooth with a hop finish. So far this is my favorite of the Winter pack. 
Pros: Great color

Cons: 

Alcohol Content: 6.0% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Saranac

Brewers Description: Taking an India Ale to the next level, Saranac India Copper Ale has the malt backbone to carry the hoppiness you expect in an India Ale.  Carefully selected malts from North America and Europe are decoction mashed to highlight their character and the brew is complimented with generous amounts of citrusy Columbus, Cascade and Centennial hops.  Cheers!

120. Saranac Big Moose Ale

Picked up a variety 12-pack from Saranac which includes 6 different beers. When your goal is to try lots of different beers a 12 pack with 6 different varieties is much appreciated as many brewers will offer 3 or 4 varieties in a 12-pack. This was the first of the 6 and it is a decent beer. Nothing too special but I did not expect a lot of complexity from a pale ale. Color is nice with a bit of sweet malt aroma. Taste has a few things going on with a bit of spice, sweet malts and a fair amount of hops in the finish. I like pale ales so it is no surprise I enjoyed this beer. Not great but I am looking forward to the second one from the variety pack. 
Pros: Good balance

Cons: 

Alcohol Content: 5.3% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Saranac

Brewers Description: Saranac Big Moose Ale is an American Pale Ale with a kick.  The medium-bodied malt sweetness is balanced by a nice crisp bitterness from hand selected centennial and cascade hops.  Look for a vibrant citrusy hop aroma that will leave you craving another swig!

119. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

This is the second of 3 IPAs from Dogfish Head and this one does stand out among the many other IPAs on the market. I still prefer the 90 minute to this one but at 6% alcohol this is the beer you should choose when you want more than one. Lots of smells including some citrus, floral and sweet malt. Taste has all of these characteristics as well and is very well balanced. If you enjoy IPAs or have friends or relatives that do keep a few of these in the fridge as it is a solid choice. 
Pros: Balanced smell and taste

Cons: Not as good as the 90 Minute IPA

Alcohol Content: 6.0% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): 60
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Brewers Website: Dogfish Head

Brewers Description: Our 60 Minute IPA is continuously hopped -- more than 60 hop additions over a 60-minute boil. (Getting a vibe of where the name came from?) 60 Minute is a session India Pale Ale brewed with a slew of great Northwest hops. A powerful but balanced East Coast I.P.A. with a lot of citrusy hop character, it's the session beer for hardcore enthusiasts!

118. Brooklyn Brewery East India Pale Ale

Another IPA...The color is about what you would expect from an IPA, a nice light orange, copper color with minimal head. Aroma is complex with a lot of things going on; some citrus with a bit of pine. Taste  is well balanced and easy to drink with a fair amount of bite from the hops but it does not linger too long. Overall this is a good IPA but nothing that makes it stand out among the many others.
Pros: Aroma

Cons: 

Alcohol Content: 6.8% ABV
Calories: ???
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Brewers Website: Brooklyn Brewery

Brewers Description: Our East India Pale Ale is a deep golden beer brewed from British malt and a blend of hops featuring the choice East Kent Golding variety. It is traditionally dry-hopped for a bright aroma of hops and citrus fruit, and has a robust snappy bitterness, a warming malt palate and a clean hoppy finish.

117. Otter Creek Black IPA

Found this one at my local convenience store while picking up pizza for the family. Had not tried anything from Otter Creek and the style of Black IPA is fairly new so thought i would give it a try. The beer pours a very dark (not quite black) color with a thick tan head. Very little aroma but there is a slight hop, pine smell. Taste is about what you would expect with an IPA although there is a bit of a roasted taste to it before the hops kick in. Hops linger longer than some of the other IPAs I have reviewed but overall this is a decent beer in a style that many brewers have tried yet. 
Pros: Color, different

Cons: Hops linger a bit too long

Alcohol Content: 6.0% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): 60

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Brewers Website: Otter Creek Brewing

Brewers Description: Dark in color and character, this unfiltered Black IPA exudes caramel and roasted notes while highlighting a bold hop bitterness and citrus aroma. Apollo, centennial and citra hops intermingle with the deep complexities provided by copious amounts of caramel malts and de-husked roasted barley.

116. Geary's Winter Ale

This one surprised as it is listed as an IPA so I was expecting the typically hoppy beer. After pouring and seeing the nice dark color, tan head and strong fruity aroma with almost no hops I knew it was going to be different. The malts are very strong in this one and it finished with lots of chocolate flavor. Almost no hop bite. I gave this one 3.5 stars as I truly enjoyed the beer but if I were grading it within the English IPA style which it is supposed to be, the grade would be much lower. 
Pros: Great flavor and aroma

Cons: Not an IPA

Alcohol Content: 6.0% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Geary's

Brewers Description: Geary's Winter Ale is a hearty India Pale Ale; it has a dry maltiness with an intense floral hop finish.

115. Sebago Brewing Slick Nick Winter Ale

This one is very similar to the Samuel Adams Winter Ale. Great dark color and thin head, smells of spice and malt. Taste seems slightly watered down and not what I expected from what is listed as a Stong Ale. I was hoping for something a bit bigger in taste and higher ABV but overall this is a good beer with a great name and very nice art work on the bottle. 
Pros: Color, easy to drink

Cons: Feels watered down

Alcohol Content: 6.2% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): 38.8
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Brewers Website: Sebago Brewing

Brewers Description: Slick Nick Winter Ale is our most popular seasonal ale. The caramel and black malts we use to brew Slick Nick gives it the deep amber color. This insidious brew is best enjoyed during New England's freezing winter months. Slick Nick himself is pictured on our label casing out the Victoria Mansion in Portland Maine on a blustery night. Warm up with one of Maine's best winter offerings.