Not as high in alcohol as some others, it lets the flavors lead the way. Jubelale from Deschutes fits the bill for me. Deschutes Jubelale Deschutesīryan Donaldson, brewing innovation manager at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California This memorable beer is just an explosion of dried fruits, citrus, and a rummy kind of booze note. I first had one in a small “sometimes” craft brewery in San Francisco. Sometimes you have to go with a classic and Anchor’s Old Foghorn is the original American Barleywine. George Hummel, grain master of My Local Brew Works in Philadelphia With its bready caramel flavors, it makes for a great food pairing beer for heavier winter foods. Even though the holidays are over, this holiday-spiced beer is just as warming in January as it is in December. Peter Bruno, head brewer at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales in Dexter, Michiganįistmas by Revolution Brewing, as it brings back memories of bringing the beer to holiday parties. I enjoy the dry, spicy finish on this beer. The spice aroma and notes of nutmeg, ginger, and clove make this a delicious winter warmer. First released in 1988, this winter warmer has been an annual tradition ever since. Jessica Eaton, assistant taproom manager at Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company in Framingham, Massachusetts The 2022 version featured notes of dried fruits, caramel, chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and gentle wintry spices. All of them are roughly the same style, but each has its unique style and blend of ingredients. They make a different one each year with different art and I’ve been drinking it every year for the past 25 years! It’s become a tradition in our household. Judy Neff, founder and brewer at Checkerspot Brewing Company (winner of Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream 2022 Experienceship) in BaltimoreĬhristmas might be in the rearview, but Anchor Christmas Ale is my go-to winter beer as it’s available into January. Although it is a West Coast IPA, this beer is steeped in wintry tradition as it is brewed to celebrate the yearly Cascade and Centennial hop harvest in the Pacific Northwest – an event that feels like winter to me.Ĭlassic West Coast hop flavors include citrus, pine, and floral notes and the hops in this beer are at their flavor peak. Probably my favorite winter seasonal is Sierra Nevada’s Celebration Ale. Joshua Bartlett, founder and CEO of Learning to Homebrew in Tuscaloosa, Alabama I think it comes in at 8.7% alcohol by volume, so it’s definitely a winter warmer. It’s dry, with graham cracker, cocoa, and robust coffee-like flavors, with a touch of raisin-like sweetness. I love this beer with a piece of sharp cheese and some rustic bread or as a nightcap by a fire on a cold night. I love Hibernation Ale produced by Great Divide out of Denver, Colorado. Sam Cruz, co-founder of Against the Grain in Louisville, Kentucky Great Divide Hibernation Ale Great Divide It’s a masterpiece to enjoy fireside under a star-filled canopy. It’s filled with fruity esters and banana notes layered in cinnamon and clove. This beer is all about our often-underappreciated friends malt and yeast. New Glarus Weizen Doppelbock is a fantastic beer when you find yourself in Wisconsin in the winter. Ryan Schmiege, director of brewing operations at Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Keep scrolling to see all of their picks. We asked a few well-known craft beer experts and brewers to tell us the absolute best beers to drink this winter. To find them, we went to the professionals for help. This glut of beer choices during the winter months has led us on a journey to find the best options to drink from now until the eventual spring thaw. While you can continue to drink lighter lagers and IPAs, winter is also the perfect time of year to tuck in doppelbocks, barleywines, stouts, winter warmers, and other bolder, maltier winter beers. But if you’re asking us, there might be no better beer season than winter. Honestly, there’s no wrong time of year to be a beer drinker, as there are styles that fit every season and temperature.
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