
Merry Christmas

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Happy Christmas Eve and last beer of the holiday beer advent calendar, we end at Creature Comforts from either Athens or Los Angeles.
“Winter is a Cold Red IPA crafted for a season of festivities with family and friends. Bold and snappy with a piney aroma, this beer will keep you toasting all season long.”
Kris Kringle time. Papa Noel. Klaus. Whichever AKA you choose, there is probably a beer for you. Today we stick with the first one with a McMenamin’s NW Winter beer…
Almost time to get truly festive, today with Northern Monk Brewery and their Festive Star.
“A silky and smooth Festive porter, wrapped in vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate flavours.”
Time to head back to colder climes and a traditional Old Winter Ale from Fuller’s…
“As the days become shorter and the temperature drops, this beer is a perfect accompaniment with its malt, cookie and liquorice aroma and nutty, biscuity flavours.”
It would be gross negligence to not include The Bruery in a holiday beer round-up. So let’s get out the brandy barrels for some frost…
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”