Back in my holiday neck of the woods at Glendale’s Paperback Brewing for a bitter Winter IPA.
A Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado hopped ale.
Christmas Beer Time – Day 20
Three Traps
We have quite the special brew to talk about today. Three Trappist breweries ( La Trappe, Tynt Meadow, and Zundert ) have banded together on a new beer: Three Rules of Authentic Trappist.
“The Three Rules of Authentic Trappist is a full-bodied, perfectly balanced Dubbel. The beer is characterised by a full, layered taste of sweet caramel, toasted malt, and a hint of peat, combined with subtle spicy and hoppy notes. This leads to an unparalleled taste experience with every sip.”
Part of the proceeds of the new beer will benefit Trees for All.
Christmas Beer Time -Day 19
Our beer advent stop today is at Empyrean Brewing for some knowledge.
“Crafted for those who love a smooth, nutty brew—Winter Wisdom Hazelnut Brown Ale combines toasted hazelnuts and rich malt with just the right touch of sweetness. A perfect winter sipper.”
A Podcast & A Beer – Shift Meal from The Ringer Food
The Ringer likes to hide mini podcast series inside an established one. And so you might have missed Shift Meal hosted by Danny Chau.
Over four episodes, Chau talks BBQ in Los Angeles with the best the City of Angels has to offer (which is a lot, this city has lots of good ‘cue). It will make you desperately hungry so prepare accordingly. And it makes me hope that Chau will cover pizza and burgers at some point.
For beer, I suggest that you find yourself some good winter bocks or dopplebocks. Something suitably big and malty that will not be cowed into submission by burnt ends or dinosaur ribs. Maybe Figueroa Mountain’s 14th Anniversary rum barrel-aged helles bock.
Christmas Beer Time – Day 18
Time to hunker down with a cozy stout named Wintering from Kings & Daughters Brewery in Portland, Oregon.
“Unique and special enough for a holiday evening, classic enough for an every-night at home, this smooth stout hints at coffee and chocolate, with a touch of vanilla.”
Diverse and BTS
Each year, the North American Guild of Beer Writers works with craftbeer.com
to publish beer stories through the Guild’s Diversity in Beer Writing Grant The first of the year seven stories is from Christine Ma-Kellems and explores fermented beverages and Korean musical phenomenon BTS.
The Diversity Grant is supported by craftbeer.com, the Brewers Association, and Allagash Brewing. Thanks to all three.
Sean Suggests for December 2024
Collaborations x 3 this month as we travel around the Golden State from San Diego to Los Angeles to Sacramento via new hops and old recipes.
MacLeod / Tomm Carroll Oat Malt Stout – 4.6% – “this sub-style, which was made with malted oats (along with malted barley), not oat flakes or oatmeal, was first brewed by Maclay & Co., LTD of Alloa, Scotland around 1894.”
Smog City / Pizza Port PC Load Letter White IPA – 6.5% – “Packed with a rock-solid punch of grapefruit and zesty yuzu, juicy hits of peach and apricot, and a smooth herbal backbone, it’s the ultimate cure for a case of the Mondays.”
Urban Roots / Societe Fun Fare IPA – 7.1% – “stacked with Krush, Krush Cryo, Krush Dynaboost, Citra, and Nectaron hops, so expect your taste buds to be flying first class.”
Christmas Beer Time – Day 16
California here we return to and Moonlight Brewing for a wet hop winter ale, Tipple.
“A rich and toasty dark ale aged on our Homegrown wet hops for an amazingly complex, cool weather warmer.”
Hat On
There is a real steampunk hipster on the label of the new Hop Secret Dark Lager, Speakeasy. But whatever your opinion of either is, make sure you jump on board the dark lager train for sure.
Christmas Beer Time – Day 15
Vocation Brewing brings us a Last Christmas beer for the festive season…
“Last Christmas, we gave you Whamageddon, this year it’s back! The festive favourite DDH IPA is back for the 3rd year running, and for good reason! Bursting with tropical fruit balanced with a smooth bitterness and earthy pine finish…”