We move to the Moose for our next winter ale from Saranac Brewing.
“An American Pale Ale with fresh floral and citrus hop characters to keep the season bright. We’ve improved upon the 2012 recipe to fit with the palettes of today.”
Holiday Beer # 24 – 60 Below from Surly
Granted, 60 Below from Surly is probably more Halloween or Game of Thrones or even Terminator than Christmas, but for snow starved Californian’s, this IPA still qualifies for the season…
Holiday Review – Santa’s Private Reserve from Rogue
I saw the re-branded Private Reserve and decided to give it a whirl for the first time in a long time.
This Rogue Brewing beer tastes a little thin for a Belgian dark. Little sour tang and very fruit forward which I wasn’t expecting despite the label clearly stating it. I guess my brain was expecting more barrel notes. The holiday ale pours a near black color with red streaks. Raspberry first then yeasty esters.
Holiday Beer # 23 – Old Man Winter from Southern Tier
Next stop, NY and Southern Tier for their ode to Old Man Winter…
Holiday Beer # 22 – Hoppy Holidays from NoDa
Staying in southern climes and in the same IPA style we head to NoDa Brewing Co. for their Happy and Hoppy Holidays.
I prefer the Mrs. Claus can.
Holiday Beer # 21 – Island of Misfits from Red Hare
Georgia is Santa’s next stop for some southern IPA that is surely not a misfit for the current popular style, Island of Misfits from Red Hare.
Holiday Beer # 20 – Yellow Snow from Rogue
Rogue Brewing has changed up the look of Yellow Snow and taken it back to nature…
Also, one of the rare pilsners on the list.
Holiday Beer # 19 – Winter UFO from Harpoon
A rare winter hefeweizen. This time from Harpoon. Winter UFO has vanilla and coffee added.
Holiday Beer # 18 – Redneck Christmas Stout from Jekyll’s Brewing
Go big flavors with today’s holiday stout from Jekyll Brewing that has chocolate and coffee and peppermint.
Holiday Beer # 17 – Liquid Sweater from Ex Novo
We head back to my hometown of Portland for our next Winter Warmer from Ex Novo, Liquid Sweater…”PDX Red Ale with rich caramel & dark fruit notes. Willamette hops & spicy herbal finish.”
