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‘Tis the season for winter warmers – beers released around Christmas time for sipping over the cold months ahead.

A few of these beers might satisfy your Christmas cookie cravings; they have hints of oatmeal and nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, others are toasty and dark with a bit of smokiness.  However, most are simply well-made ales with rich malty flavors and enough alcohol to warm you up. There are quite a few winners here – I hate to remind you and myself, but winter is just beginning, and a few of these beers might help us make it through the long winter ahead.

 

Samuel Adams Winter Lager

German brewers may have been on to something centuries ago when they created bold, rich bock beers for the winter. For our beer, we brewed a dark wheat bock subtly spiced with fresh ground cinnamon, ginger & orange peel for a deep, smooth flavor and malty finish that will warm you on a cold winter’s night.

5.6% ABV, 22 IBUs, 25 SRM

Summit Brewing Co. Winter Ale

One taste and it’s easy to see why the Brits call this style Winter Warmer. Nutty, roasted malt flavor with hints of coffee, caramel, cocoa and a dash of hop spice.

6.5% ABV, 40 IBUs, 54 SRM

Migrating Coconuts – Coconut Oatmeal Milk Stout

Back for another year, this super popular and super limited oatmeal milk stout is conditioned on real toasted coconuts. Dark and creamy with notes of chocolate, this stout pairs perfectly with toasted coconut for a one-of-a-kind treat for your taste buds.

5.7% – 22 IBU

Bell’s Winter White Ale

An alternative to dark and heavy winter warmers and stouts, Winter White is a stylish and refreshing Wheat Ale. Fermented with a Belgian ale yeast, this blend of barley and wheat malts yields a mixture of clove and fruity aromas, all without the use of any spices. Deliberately brewed to retain a cloudy appearance, Winter White is a beer for embracing winter.

5.0% ABV 20 IBUs

Bell’s Christmas Scotch Ale

Inspired stylistically by traditional non-peated Scotch Ales, Christmas Ale is rich and malty with notes of caramel and a warm finish. Certain to make any occasion festive, or at least a bit more bearable. Enjoy with the company of friends and family.

7.5% ABV, 35 IBUs

Lagunitas Brewing CO. Brown Shugga’

Our winter seasonal that falls into the realm of “Dangerously Slammable”, this brew is especially irresponsible. We believe this Special Ale is Something Unique. Feeding Brown Cane Sugar to otherwise Cultured Brewery Yeast is a’kin to feeding Raw Shark to your Gerbil. It is unlikely to ever occur in nature without Human Intervention. And it looks weird besides. But it has happened and now it’s too Late.

9.9% ABV 51 IBUs

Odell Isolation Ale

A funny thing happens here around summer’s end—our eyes start searching the skies for those first fall flakes. As we welcome autumn’s first snow, we celebrate the return of Isolation Ale—a sweet-caramel malty ale balanced by a subtle crisp hop finish. Whether you ski, shred, or shoe, it’ll inspire you to make first tracks.

6.1% ABV, 29 IBUs

Schell Snowstorm Red Ale

As every Midwesterner knows, no two snowstorms are ever alike and that’s what makes this brew so special. A reddish amber ale for the seasoned winter veteran who can withstand even the coldest of days. Delicious malt flavors and a crisp, hoppy finish will leave you asking one question, were you prepared for the storm?

6.5% ABV, 55 IBUs

Empyrean Winter Wisdom Hazelnut Brown Ale

Wise up. Look deep within this brown ale to breathe in caramel aromas, taste hints of roasted hazelnuts and find a smooth, creamy finish. Best paired with old friends, festive tunes and New Year’s Resolutions. Also great with beef, grilled vegetables, Southwest flavors and caramel desserts.

5.3% ABV, 18 IBUs

CHEERS!