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The present under the beer keg today is some Hollywood Movie Madness as Culmination Brewing brings us the Outpost 31 Winter Ale.
“We brewed this beer in collaboration with Movie Madness. For those who don’t yet know – Outpost 31 is a research station located in the Antarctic, and it has quite the history…”
Well, 2024 was going along pretty well for 10 months. We will need to really enjoy the living hell out of what may be a final American holiday season. Sorry, not sorry for being so dark but do your best to truly live the sentiment of the season. Christmas is a time for EVERYONE to be happy. I am happy for the great Christmas beers and will be for each of these 31 days.
~ e-visits to (3) breweries from the Best of issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine
~ special featured reviews of Christmas Ales
~Heads-Up on Los Angeles Beer Events
~ Three suggested beers to buy this month. One light, one medium and one dark
~ A Book & A Beer reads Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson
~ A Podcast & A Beer listens to Shift Meal on the Ringer Food podcast
~ Sports & A Beer returns with what to do with the excess bowl games
~ New Beer Releases and Best Beers of the Month
~ I will tap the Firkin and give my no holds barred opinion on the craft beer world.
One last trio of beers that you should be on the lookout for either for yourself or as Christmas gifts, or both!
Bottle Logic You May Ask Yourself Bohemian Style Lager – 4.6% ABV – “This once-in-a-lifetime Bohemian Style Pilsner collaboration with the new-wave post-punks up at Highland Park Brewery is as clean as it is complex. Brewed with a three-step mash and single decoction on the final step, a blend of ultra-traditional Pevec Pilsner malts lay a biscuity bass line for the spicy floral groove of Saaz hops. The magic of tradition intertwines with the avant-garde spirit in this medium-bodied, brightly carbonated banger.”
Beachwood Brewing Peak Pursuit – –% – “a thrilling climb through layers of 6 distinct hops. This West Coast IPA is your ticket to a tasteful journey. Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7, HBC-586, Ekuanot, HBC-682”
Innis & Gunn Vanishing Point 07 – 11% – “Say hello to Vanishing Point 07. – “It’s back. And this time we’ve double matured it. First spending nine months in The Glenlivet 18yo whisky casks before being finished for three months in port casks. Get ready to experience a beer which is both rich and complex, with mellow flavours of mocha, caramel, berry and nut.”
As the beers of winter get warmer, one sometimes needs a break and the appropriately named Clausthaler fits that N/A bill.
“Santa Clausthaler features a crisp and well-balanced taste of Clausthaler Original premium non-alcoholic beer blended with flavors of cranberry and cinnamon.”
Colorado takes the spotlight today with Upslope Brewing and their festive red can of Christmas Ale.
“Holiday spices complement the dark fruit and spicy notes from Abbey Ale Yeast. The distinctive holiday aroma, ruby red color and rich malt flavor make this ale perfect for spreading Christmas cheer.”
