Winter Warmer

Preview: Deschutes Jubelale 2011

Quick look at Deschutes Brewing’s Jubelale 2011.  Each year, this winter warmer gets a new label.  Released seasonally in October though December.

A dark, malty celebration ale with layered flavors and beautifully balanced hopping. Jubelale pours deep garnet in Continue Reading →

More Brrrbon For 2011

You saw it again last year, you’ll see it again this year.  Widmer Brother’s Brrrbon- is Brrr,  a winter warmer aged in bourbon barrels.  Couple of changes though, the beer appears to be part of the “Alchemy Project.”  Interestingly, both Continue Reading →

Sneak Peek: Our Special Ale 2011

2011 will mark the 37th release of Anchor Brewing’s “Our Special Ale” aka Anchor Christmas.  Every year the beer tastes a little different,& the label features a different tree.  Now time to tree geek out for a minute. This year’s Continue Reading →

Cypress Street Beer Geek Tuesday 12/21

Tonight’s Beer Geek Tuesday at Cypress Street features very special Christmas tappings.  Check out these tappings:

Belgian:

Scaldis Noel – Belgian Strong Dark, 12% ABV.
Delirium Noel – Belgian Strong Dark, 10% ABV
Corsendonk Christmas – Belgian Strong Dark, 8.5% ABV
Gouden Carolus Noel – Continue Reading →

SEASONAL: Rogue Mogul Madness

This  winter ale is back for another run in 2010, this time with a shiny new medal.  Mogul Madness took gold in the 2010 World Beer Championships.  Mogul has been brewed continuously since 1991.

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Hoppin Frog Frosted Frog Christmas Ale

Following Hoppin Frog Brewing’s gold medal winning fall release “Frogs Hollow Double Pumpkin” is this sure to please winter seasonal “Frosted Frog Christmas Ale”.  Its a spice winter warmer to drink with meals or by itself.  Snow and sleigh optional.

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