We are getting near the end of Christmas beers but there is time to head to New York and Southern Tier….
“Swedish flags are a fairly common sight in our part of the country. Holiday parties often have warm concoctions of spices and booze at the ready to knock the ice off of toes while raising spirits. We were inspired by a “Glogg” party, deciding on the spot to brew a beer that pays tribute to this Nordic tradition. 2xMas Ale combines traditional brewing ingredients with figs, orange peels, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and ginger root. It’s a holiday addition to the 2X line and another reason to toast to the season, but unlike Glogg, we recommend serving this one”
Xmas 2012 – Pipeworks / Cranpire
We head to a successful Kickstarter, Pipeworks Brewing for our next holiday beer…
“Cranpire Christmas Berliner Weisse with Cranberries, 4% ABV, quite tart, and a perfect paring for a holiday dinner!”
Xmas 2012 – Double Mountain / FaLaLaLa
We head to the mecca that is Hood River, Oregon for our next holiday treat from Double Mountain, FaLaLaLa.
“T’is the season for a big, malty hop bomb…We’ve loaded our inaugural holiday brew up with enough Centennials to fill Santa’s toy bag. Cheers to hoppy beers! Brewed with Gambrinus Organic Pilsner and Munich malt, imported crystal malts and Centennial hops.”
Xmas 2012 – Buzzard’s Bay / Lump O’ Coal Porter
Back to the U.S. and you get a Lump O’ Coal from Buzzard’s Bay….
I couldn’t find a description of this beer but I loved the label. Minimal but effective.
Xmas 2012 – Birra Artigianale Delle Val D’Orcia / Christmas Duck
We head to Italy for some duck, Christmas Duck…
“Christmas beer flavored with honey Olmo. Unfiltered, unpasteurized, fermented in the bottle and barrel. 8.5% Alc. in vol.”
Xmas 2012 – Kern River / Winter Ale
We travel north of Los Angeles to Kern River for our next holiday beer….
“As the Kernville temps dip our spicy rye Winter Ale warms up the taps. It gets its kick from rye but has plenty of hops to balance out the malt.”
Xmas 2012 – Three Creeks / Rudolph’s Imperial Red Ale
Seems appropriate that Rudolph would have a red ale and imperial no less from Three Creeks in Sister’s Oregon near Mt. Bachelor.
“An American Strong Ale.”
Xmas 2012 – Moor Beer Co. / Winter Blend
Now for more Moor Beer, their holiday offering Winter Blend
“Eat and drink too much during the holidays? Yeah, we’re all guilty, especially with all those great barley wines and winter warmers out around that time. Sometimes when your discipline is about to fail you need a more sane beer to brighten the cold days and long nights. This is the one you’re looking for – a beautifully blended Brown Ale. Fruity, nutty, chocolatey, and bitter, it’s perfect for the dark winter season. One landlord commented that it “still has that full on Moor flavour hit.” It’ll keep your taste buds satisfied and the rest of your body relieved. Great taste, less…”
Xmas 2012 – Sound Brewery / Entendez Noel
We head to my favorite new (to me) brewery of 2012, Sound Brewery for their Holiday offering…
“AKA The Mother Of All Tripels (MOAT)Entendez Noel is a unique intense Belgian-style that can be considered an imperial triple or pale quadruple. Some warming alcohols and spicy notes (from fermentation only, no spices added) make this beauty perfect for our first holiday beer. Enjoy the ever changing aroma and flavors as you and the beer warm up.”
Xmas 2012 – Sly Fox / Christmas Ale
Today we get some Pennsylvania Christmas courtesy of Sly Fox….
“This malty, full-bodied red ale is made with traditional mulling spices: Ginger, Clove, All Spice, Cinnamon & Nutmeg. If this one doesn’t get you into the Christmas spirit, you truly are a Scrooge.”