So, I’ve gotten a little behind in my posts. So behind that I’m having trouble remembering what I’ve tried. Below is a list of seven I can remember at the moment. In no particular order… here you go. White Christmas Spiced Winter Lager Moylan’s Brewery ABV 6% IBU N/A Nothing special here. I’m not a …
Noël Brouwerij Affligem ABV 9% IBU N/A The Belgium’s are truly maters at brewing and, in general, most of the Belgium beers I’ve tried have been really good. Affligem’s Noël, while a true Belgium in flavor, is nothing to write home about. It’s certainly no St. Bernardus Christmas Ale, but good overall. Smells of good …
Yulesmith Holiday Ale AleSmith Brewing Co. ABV 9.5% IBU N/A Hop heads rejoice! This YuleSmith Holiday Ale is chock full of hops. It’s very different from your traditional holiday selection but a welcome change from norm. It has that murky golden color and a wonderful citrus hop smell. It also has an awesome hop kick …
Prelude Shipyard Brewery ABV 6.8% IBU N/A Here’s yet another beer from a brewery in which I am less familiar with. I was pleasantly surprised with this fantastic winter warmer! It has a nice dark, reddish-brown color and lovely smell. You can definitely smell the hops amongst the various hints of nutty ale goodness. I …
Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale Anderson Valley ABV 6.9% IBU N/A Anderson Valley makes some really good beers. Even better is the fact that you can usually get some at Trader Joe’s at a reasonable price. Winter Solstice is a really decent ale. It’s smooth, full bodied and flavorful. Last year I seem to remember it …
2008 Vintage Ale Unibroue (for Trader Joe’s) ABV 9% IBU N/A Oh what a lovely Belgium ale this Trader Joe’s 2008 Vintage Ale. With its dark and murky medium brown color and that wonderful Belgium scent with hints of fruits and flowers, this wonderful holiday beer is sure to please. It has a nice off …
Bourbon County Stout Goose Island Brewing ABV 13%* IBU 60 WOW! I don’t even know where to begin with this one! Technically, this is not a holiday beer but it’s generally available starting in December. Goose Island does have a Christmas Ale, though, which is why I’m not counting this as a holiday brew (though …
Wassail Full Sail Brewing ABV 7% IBU N/A Full Sail Brewing is yet another brewery that brews many a beer that rarely disappoints and I generally like anything they have to offer. Wassail is perfect example of Winter Warmer ale with a good aroma and excellent hop flavor. Most winter warmers that I have had …
2° Below New Belgium Brewing ABV 6.6% IBU N/A New Belgium is always a mixed bag for me. I really dislike Fat Tire and that seems to be everywhere these days. It’s sad too, because I think most of the other beers I’ve tried from them are far superior. 2° Below is a really good …
