Hop Alley is a treat, and we can't wait to revisit! More The La Zi Ji (fried chicken thigh w/ sichuan chili spices) is also a staple, but be warned that if you're not into spicy dishes, this is probably not for you. Highly recommend the Gai Lan (grilled Chinese broccoli) - one of the most flavorful dishes I've ever had.
The food is incredible, and was consistent both times we were there. You can also see into the kitchen from most seats in the restaurant which is always fun to watch the chefs and servers at work. It reminds me of restaurants in New York City more-so than Denver, but I consider the use of space a positive, adding to the atmosphere. The restaurant is quite small, and they manage to accommodate a lot of guests in the small space. When we arrived the second time, there was already a group of people waiting outside so highly recommend reservations to be sure you get a table. into a table since we were there as soon as they opened. The first time we had a reservation, and the second time we got very lucky and were able to sneak. My husband and I have been to Hop Alley twice in the last year, once just the two of us and again with another couple. Italian Restaurants for Families in Cherry Creek.Denver International Airport Restaurants.Child-friendly Restaurants in City Park.American Restaurants in Denver International Airport.Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Denver.Restaurants for Special Occasions in Denver.French Restaurants for Breakfast in Denver.Chinese Restaurants for Families in Denver.Hotels near Denver Museum of Nature & Science.InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Denver.The next time the wind is howling and the rain or snow is blowing, pour yourself a Festeroo Winter Ale, get comfy by the fire and celebrate the special treats of a special season. Great seasonal craft beer happens all year long. With a malt-forward taste, hints of biscuit and caramel, a pleasant hop character and a touch of spiciness, Festeroo warms the belly and the soul during those short days and long winter nights. We recommend a snifter or tulip glass to showcase the ruby-brown or reddish-brown hue and the lovely layer of soft foam that features plenty of appealing lacing. With an impressive ABV of nearly 7% (6.8% to be exact), this one is best approached with a bit of respect for its strength.
True to the winter warmer style, Festeroo is meant to be sipped, not gulped.
It was a hit so we kept it pretty similar-similar hopping scheme, similar malts.” “But this year’s is pretty close to last year’s. “The recipe changes a little bit every year,” said Howard. With the current edition, though, the brewers feel like they’ve found a sweet spot. The bit of tart flavor that is synonymous with the style arises from the secondary fermentation that occurs during the aging process.įesteroo has been a work-in-progress since its debut with slight variations to the recipe from batch to batch. Traditionally, these were brewed earlier in the year then stored until winter. Dark, heavily malted beers that were stored and aged by breweries before being sold to pubs and the public came to be known as “old” ales. The general type of beer harkens back to the days of yore when the beers that people were drinking tended to change with the seasons. “It’s kind of evolved into a more Northwest take on it-a little hoppier, a little lighter in color.” “We’ve been brewing Festeroo since the winter of 2009 and the beer style started out as an English old ale, which is kind of deep red, malty, strong alcohol,” said Howard. That’s right, Festeroo Winter Ale returns just in time for colder weather and those frosty days and nights.Ī longtime staple of Hop Valley’s lineup of seasonal releases, Festeroo offers a Northwest interpretation of English-style old ales according to Hop Valley Head Brewer Trevor Howard. Celebrate the Season with Festeroo Winter Ale.īaby, is it cold outside? Stoke your inner fire with Hop Valley’s classic winter warmer ale. Back to The Hop Harvest Winter is Coming.
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