For the 20th beer of the holiday ale round-up, we head to nearby-ish Sierra Madre and the new RT Rogers Brewing Co. for their spiced Brown ale. Sounds like a good option for a Christmas meal beer.
2018 Holiday Beer # 19 – Strong Gale Ale from Buoy Beer
Having visited Buoy Beer this year makes me wish I could get my hands on their winter seasonal…
This 7.7% beer will warm you up when it gets cold, “Brewed with Caramel & Chocolate malts, this Winter Ale has a touch of sweetness and warm roasty aromas capable of weathering any storm. Swells of hop bitterness balance this robust ale with copious amounts of Simcoe, Comet, and Centennial hops.”
2018 Holiday Beer # 18 – Christmas Cactus from Wren House
Arizona is not often included on my annual Christmas beer survey but that changes today with Christmas Cactus from the growing in acclaim Wren House Brewing. It is another fine example of excellent can label design. This time with simplicity and a nice choice of muted color on a white background.
2018 Holiday Beer # 12 – Office Party from Abita Brewing
Winner of best holiday beer name this year is….
Office Party from Abita Brewing in Louisiana. Labeled a holiday stout, this beer is “brewed with oats, pale, caramel, and chocolate malts, and is hopped with Willamette hops. Generous amounts of cocoa nibs, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg are added to infuse the spirit of the holidays into this limited release.”
Holiday Beer # 31 – # 306 from Troeg’s
Happy Christmas Eve! I hope you have had a joyous, if slightly hectic, holiday season and that you can’t wait to open the gifts under the tree. Here is the final holiday “advent”ish beer to either find or put on your nice (shopping) list for next year…..
Yes, Troeg’s has a more traditional Christmas beer but I went with the latest in their Scratch Series.
Holiday Beer # 26 – Krooked Kringle by Crooked Handle
There is some holiday alliteration going on here from Crooked Handle with their Krooked Kringle, “This amber colored Christmas Ale is brewed with orange peel and cinnamon. For a holiday treat ask your server for a cinnamon and sugar rimmed glass.”
Holiday Beer # 25 – Big Moose from Saranac
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 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 # 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.”
