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in the Tap Lines for December 2013

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December brings the “official” start to the Beer Search Party holiday ale season. One of my favorite times of the beer year. Maybe because it will be slightly cooler here in LA. Almost like fall. So there will be holiday ale posts, holiday ale reviews and as a bonus a report and photos from a Thanksgiving trip to Northern California breweries.

~ e-visits to three breweries from who do great holiday beers
~ video reviews samples two holiday beers
~ Heads-Up on Los Angeles Beer Events
~ Three suggested beers to buy this month
~ I will tap the Firkin and give my no holds barred opinion on the craft beer world
~ … and Session # 82 will converge bloggers onto a single topic, maybe thought provoking or maybe just fun
~ plus many more posts about new beers, beer products and breweries

Here are two events to get your November started in the Los Angeles craft beer world:
1) December 1 – Green Flash Brewing invades all the Congregation Ale House chapters
2) December 5th – Library Ale House hosts a Firestone Walker Anniversary bash

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Holiday Beer # 3 – Winter Cheers from Victory

Victory Winter Cheers

Victory Brewing Winter Cheers / Pennsylvania

“Winter weather may drive us indoors but cannot dampen our spirits when hearth, home and hops meet in jubilation. Hoisted high in its golden glory, Winter Cheers lives up to its name, fueling festive times and chasing winter’s chill. Glowing and glimmering, frothy and shimmering, our celebratory wheat ale features luscious fruity and spicy notes, making it a perfect brew to brighten spirits even on the deepest of nights.”

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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…”

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Early Winter Forecast


Craft Brew Alliance will offer three beers from each CBA brewery (Redhook, Widmer Brothers and Kona) in the same package for the first time this fall. The 12-pack will feature Widmer Brothers Brrr, Redhook Winter Hook and Kona Pipeline Porter.

I am a big fan of this style of pack because it allows you to sample solid craft beer from more than one brewery and see which one you like. And if there is one you don’t like it is easier to give away three to other friends in beer who may like it as opposed to a full 12 pack that will sit in your ‘fridge forever.