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Today we head to Germany and Warsteiner for our holiday imbibing.
“A seasonal, full-bodied winter beer with a warm and rich copper-red amber color. A satisfying malty taste sensation masterfully balanced with subtle hoppy bitterness.A perfect fit for celebrating the Winter season.”
“Upslope has transformed their popular Christmas Ale into a wild version of the holiday classic. Aged for 10 months in Leopold Bros. Maryland-Style Rye Whiskey barrels and their house sour culture, the Belgian-style spiced dubbel Wild Christmas Ale is a complex yet balanced blend of holiday spices, dark cherry caramel and whiskey-spiced oak. Mildly tart due to the Brettanomyces, this ale also boasts a slight chocolate finish and notes of candied orange. At. 9.2% abv, Upslope’s Wild Christmas Ale is sure to bring you warmth and cheer this holiday season.”
If you did not get enough of cranberries at Thanksgiving then maybe this frosty wheat ale from Tribute Brewing in Wisconsin will be the holiday treat for you.
We head to hops for our next winter warmer and that means the bi-coastal Green Flash.
“Jolly Folly is dominated by resinous, spicy hops. Its piney, floral aroma yields to a full malty flavor that is nicely balanced by multiple layers of citrus and tropical hop flavors. Working overtime, the Green Flash team, from brewers to graphic design, was able to bring Jolly Folly IPA to market in a record 15 days.”
We head to a new Trappist (in America) for our next holiday ale.
Spencer Trappist Brewery has a short line-up of beer. The Holiday Ale being a recent addition. Probably only found in the East Coast and Chicago for now.
This beer just released for the first time at the end of November on Cyber Monday. And if you are a fan of nutmeg and stout then you will want to check out this whale from Hangar 24 this Christmas season.
Staying in the realm of Christmas cans we get Jubilant with Avery Brewing.
“Our winter strong ale has a gorgeous mahogany hue, a hint of hazelnuts, and a finish reminiscent of mocha and toffee. No spices, just a perfect blend of five specialty malts.”
Day 10 of the Christmas Ale countdown leads us to Astoria, Oregon and Fort George Brewing for cans of Magnanimous IPA…
“Fort George presents to you its latest seasonal collaboration, Magnanimous IPA, a joint effort with Earth & Sky Farm of Oregon City. Bestowed with generous amounts of hand-harvested Grand Fir tips and bountiful additions of Simcoe and Chinook hops, Magnanimous IPA offers a noble blend of lush piney hops and fresh evergreen aroma.”
Lucky # 9 comes from Upper Hand (part of the Bell’s Brewing empire).
“Christmastime was brewed to share in front of the fireplace with your friends and family,” commented Larry Bell, President and Founder of Bell’s Brewery, Inc. …It just might give you the sisu you need to get through the holidays and the U.P.’s long cold winter.”
Jubelale from Deschutes is a classic winter warmer that I get a six-pack of every year. The fact that local artists design the label and that it is different each year is a grand tradition.
“Warm spiciness and tradition grace this bold winter ale. Intriguing, layered flavors unfold to reveal chicory, dried fruit and toffee notes with a hoppy kick to finish. The deep garnet color pairs perfectly with holiday celebrations.”