Genesee is our next brewery stop for their Winter Warmer, described thusly…”This Winter Warmer boasts a brilliant, but very deep burnished copper color and has a full body with a warming alcohol presence. Its complex dry dark chocolate flavors highlight subtle fruit and raisin notes in its huge malty profile, yet is exceptionally smooth. We used a blend of pale malts along with judicious amounts of caramel and dark specialty malts to give our ale its luscious complexity. We balanced this unique beer with traditional noble hops for bitterness and aroma.”
The Beers of Christmas – Day 12
Next up we shovel some snow with Braxton Brewing and their winter seasonal, Snow Shovel which mixes ginger, cinnamon and honey together and then throws them into rum barrels.
The Beers of Christmas – Day 11
Santa gets the Prairie Artisan Ales treatment for their barrel-aged Christmas release from the Oklahoma brewery.
The Beers of Christmas – Day 10
The winter ale from Two Beers Brewing in Washington State is named for a piece of winter gear that you probably need your wits about to work.
“Dark and toasty, this warming winter ale offers notes of chocolate, date, plum, and orange with a dash of hops. The deep dark color and full flavored finish pair perfectly with winter nights, outdoor adventures, and holiday celebrations.”
The Beers of Christmas – Day 9
Our next stop is in Hood River Oregon for 2, count ’em 2, winter seasonals from Full Sail…
…then….
The Beers of Christmas – Day 8
We land in Belgium and St. Feuillien and their Cuvee de Noel.
I consider this one of the beers that I associate with holiday drinking and their website describes it as a ….”beer has a generous head – compact and firm. Its slightly brown colour is the result of the roasted barley. It has a dark ruby brown colour and a very intense aroma. The aromatic herbs and spices used greatly enhance its delicious smell. This beer is full-bodied with a smoothness that is the result of the synergy of caramelised malts, carefully controlled fermentation and long cold storage. St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël has a very subtle bitterness that is the dominant flavour in this harmonious ale that strikes a perfect balance between all the different ingredients.”
It’s been a Year?
Yup, it has.
Tomorrow, Craft Beer Cellar – Eagle Rock will celebrate a year of allowing me to wander around trying to decide which beer(s) I want to buy. As you can see, it is not as easy as it sounds….
So head over to Colorado Boulevard and see what they throw on tap for the special occasion.
The Beers of Christmas – Day 7
For the first holiday seasonal of December we feature Lithology Brewing. The Imperial Holiday ale, Watermill is brewed with a heavy addition of roasted organic Long Island squash, spices, a tough of pumpkin and a dash of pure maple syrup.
The Beers of Christmas – Day 6
The Beers of Christmas – Day 5
The annual survey of winter/Christmas beers continues with a Mad Elf from Troegs.
Be careful though, this Elf clocks in at 11%.