Holiday Brew

There's always some really good winter brews out there this time of year. Personally I always like the Anchor Steam Christmas Ale..


But a new find that is this year's fav is Alakan Brewing Co.'s Winter Ale.


So what's your fav?

Z

SAMMY SMITH X-mas Porter, but I haven't seen it for several seasons

I'm stuck on that green label stuff!     ...and their Celebration Ale is pretty good.   

Abking, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a favorite of a good friend who knows his beer.   Now I know what to get him for Xmas.  Thanks! 

Abking...what to get him for Xmas.

I'm getting on your Xmas list for next year!     I like your mall story too, Matt! 

Eric

Hmmm...7.3% alcohol will keep those tootsies warm! 

how bout blue moon winter ale!!!!!

Bear Republic's Racer 5....

Eric,
When I went to HSU, Eel River Brewing Company had a hazelnut porter in the fall/winter that was still the best beer I've ever had.  Could you please check on that for me.

In the meantime lately I've been a sucker for Sierra Nevada harvest brew made from fresh hops, comes in a bottle slightly smaller than a 22.

 Not a seasonal brew but still a favorite of mine with racer5 a close 2nd.
BTW  has anyone heard from molbasser lately??

Eel River Brewing Company had a hazelnut porter in the fall/winter that was still the best beer I've ever had.  Could you please check on that for me.

Sounds like I've got an assignment for this afternoon...   

In the meantime lately I've been a sucker for Sierra Nevada harvest brew made from fresh hops, comes in a bottle slightly smaller than a 22.

Had one the other day - too tasty...   

The Steelhead double IPA is good too - I think I remember it being so anyway!  (8.6%!)   

Another favorite for the Hollidays:  Hoegaarden White.  From Belgium.   

SAMMY SMITH X-mas Porter, but I haven't seen it for several seasons

Now that's a classic. I think they've changed to the Winter Welcome ale.. also VERY tasty!


Was expecting to hear about Sierra Nevada's brew.. a very classic. Sno Cap is classic and have to check out Bear Republic.

Drink on!
Z

Obviously the best is Celebration

Snowcap is pretty damn good though.

(BTW this years Bigfoot is epic).

MolBasser

Eric,
When I went to HSU, Eel River Brewing Company had a hazelnut porter in the fall/winter that was still the best beer I've ever had.  Could you please check on that for me.

In the meantime lately I've been a sucker for Sierra Nevada harvest brew made from fresh hops, comes in a bottle slightly smaller than a 22.

Its actually a 24oz bottle.  And yes, it was magical (and a giant pain to brew) when it was packaged.

MolBasser