Matthew J.
Yelp
I've hit up most of the breweries in the cities; however, Wooden Hill is one of the few in a thirty minute radius from my house I have somehow never been to - check that box though! The space is HUGE and the food menu matches the size of the space. As full as I was when I arrived, the looks of the fries, apps, and sammies almost tempted me to eat 'second Dinner'.
Even though I had enough self control to avoid a food coma, I didn't have enough self control to avoid ordering a full flight from this brewery to try a nice selection of their offerings!
Kold Shoulder:
A Kolsch that won Silver in the Kolsch category at the Great American Beer Festival. Light and crisp ale perfectly balanced with a nice malt doughiness. I can see why this one won Silver and the first one I finished from my flight!
Clouds:
A Double Berry Marshmallow Sour brewed with tons of blackberries, raspberries, vanilla, and marshmallow. I was surprised by this one. Seeing marshmallow in a sour makes me immediately think its going to be a sweet sour, but this has a pleasant acid tartness to it to balance out the sweetness. True berry flavor really comes through with the vanilla and marshmallow just adding a little bit to mouthfeel & residual sugar.
Double Hopper:
A Double IPA brewed with Vic Secret, Citra, El Dorado, and Sabro hops. A fun combination that showcases berry, melon, and tropical citrus flavors. No grassy astringency present, and a nice bready malt flavor in the backdrop to the hoppy goodness.
Mexican Hot Chocolate:
An Imperial Pasty Stout with Cacao, Cinnamon, Pailla & Guajillo Peppers, Lactose, and Mexican Vanilla Beans. Not a thick pastry stout, which I appreciated. You first get hit with the lactose / vanilla / chocolate that makes you think its a sweet stout. Then the peppers and cinnamon roll in to balance it out and tap ya on the shoulder to let you know 'its Mexican Chocolate'. I thoroughly enjoyed the balance on the Stout and would order again (even with the pastry designation).
I enjoyed my time and my beers from Wooden Hill, and will for sure be making another stop in my future!
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