Two From Woodman’s

New Hampshire has a rich history of surviving. If you can’t do winters up here, you won’t last long. If you don’t like shoveling snow, this is not the state for you. If you can’t take May flies or black flies (out in full force presently) or mosquitoes, you won’t like our summers. And currently, us New Hampshire folk band together to stay safe but also realize an ounce of precaution is worth a pound of playtime. So we hike together, bicycle together, walk and run together and take into consideration that living with an invisible enemy won’t be forever. And when ‘The Stall’ is lifted, we will return to life as great as before, knowing how to stay safe. We are forever changed… for the better. So when that day comes, be ready to go back and live again (survive) at your favorite places to visit. And let me introduce one that should be on your list of places to visit very soon, Woodman’s Brewery.
Woodman’s Brewery is located a 1/4 mile past 195 Peaked Hill Road off Rt 104. In this quaint rural setting resides a family owned brewing business. Son Brian is one brilliant brewer who makes the beer magic happen.

Dedicated father, Barry and mother, Sharon keep beer flowing and customers happy. Brian’s sister, Sandra handles the social media side of things, to make it wholesome as it is friendly. Opening its doors on Labor Day weekend of 2017, Woodman’s creates craft beer excellence within fairly sophisticated equipment of a homey brewery and bar. Lots of wooden decorations and hand crafted elements help to decorate the tasting room. Brian Woodman got his start homebrewing and was quite successful. He signed up for a brewing course at the Brewer’s Guild in Vermont which helped him perfect his craft. Today Woodman’s is realizing the fruits of their labor.
Look them up at www.facebook.com/WoodmansBrewery
Woodman’s is known for many great beers but local fans point to their Maple Cream Ale, with a deceptively hidden Alcohol By Volume of 8.2%. The recipe was devised by both Barry and Brian. A hue resembling golden-yellow that approaches amber and looking like a great homebrew, Maple Cream looks so yummy. You will notice the distinctive, locally sourced maple syrup that is used in the recipe. That sweetness is used to raise the ABV and give it the sweetness against both Cluster and Amarillo hop bittering character. With the International Bittering Units coming in at only 19, the sweetness shines through. I really liked the Maple Cream Ale and can understand why it is so popular.
Twybil Double Dry Hopped IPA is the younger brother to Dougie’s Double IPA. The name comes from a timber framing tool used in woodworking which works with the Woodman name. It is an awesome golden treat for IPA lovers. The 90 IBU isn’t as apparent as you might expect because of the ample malt used in this recipe. Aroma and taste are courtesy of New Zealand Waimea hops and is also used in the double dry hopping. Great mouthfeel and full flavor brings this 6.8% beer to the forefront of your beer tasting experience. Both are packaged in 16 oz cans.
Because there are always new recipes emerging, Woodman’s beers are worth making the trip their way. The relaxed atmosphere of folks understanding great craft-made beer makes it fun. Take away cans and growlers are currently for sale. When things turn back to normal life, plan a trip over to Bristol and find your new beer experience!