I've got it all wrong. I've been reviewing these fruity beers lately, when I should be digging into the holiday seasonals! Well fret you not, little ones. I've got just the thing!
BG Poured from a 1 pt 6 fl oz (650ml) bottle into a stemmed tulip, 6.5% ABV, 68 IBU, Enjoy By 02/03/15
A Amber in color with reddish hues. A finger and a half of frothy head rests nicely on top, and there’s plenty of lacing for decoration.
A Sticky resinous hops, caramel malt, chewy caramel, floral hops, cowtails, hint of lactose, grapefruit, pine
T Most of this is true to the nose. Roasted cashews, grapefruit, piney hops, chocolate malt, hint of wheat, burnt pie crust, warm pumpernickel bread, touch of diacetyl (buttery), earthy
M Slightly creamy, med-full body, coats the mouth, med-high carbonation
A Like chewing on pine needles, still a little tingly from the carbonation, dark malt
C For those of you not so stoked on the spiced Christmas ales, you can get your hoppy fix with this seasonal brew. This is a typical Pacific NW IPA with an added malt backbone. The fact that both ends of the spectrum shine boldly makes it a sipper rather than a session. It has nothing to do with the ABV, but it’s the flavor that is a little overwhelming for my palate. Delicious, but also filling.
FP Get one of those giant tins of popcorn at the grocery store. Shove both the cheddar and caramel popcorn in your mouth at the same time. Chew, swallow, and then drink. Bet that’s damn delicious, huh? Romaine salad with roasted beets, pistachios, grapefruit, and a rosemary vinaigrette. Gorgonzola stuffed figs wrapped in prosciutto.
If this right up you're alley, check out New Belgium Accumulation, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, and Deschutes Jubelale.
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