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Podcast · Episode 28

Winter is Here

It's that time of the year and today we concentrate on many of the non-Christmas Winter beers that are available in the stores. It's a busy show featuring eight beers including a Chocolate/Vanilla strange brew from King Harbor Brewing Company. We also take a look at seven beers that would make good holiday gifts. All that, and more, on this week's episode!

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Beers from this Episode

Winter Solstice

Winter Warmer

Winter Solstice

Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Winter Solstice has a huge, sweet, floral aroma with hints of cinnamon and ginger. It pours a dark amber color with a light cream-colored head. On the taste it…

WinterBraun Ale

Brown Ale

WinterBraun Ale

Lost Coast Brewery

WinterBraun is a seasonal brown ale that will warm you up on a cold, snowy day. The color is light brown, still dark, but lighter in color than most brown ales.…

Swirly - Chocolate/Vanilla Swirled Ale

Brown Ale

Swirly - Chocolate/Vanilla Swirled Ale

King Harbor Brewing Co.

Swirly is a very dark brown, cola-colored beer with a foamy tan head that settles down into a thin layer on the surface. The aroma is incredibly strong with dar…

Widmer Brothers Brrr

Winter Warmer

Widmer Brothers Brrr

Widmer Brothers Brewing Company

Brrr is a more traditional winter ale with the Christmas spice that a lot of people look for this time of year. Color-wise it's a reddish copper with very fine…

Victory Winter Cheers

Wheat Beer

Victory Winter Cheers

Victory Brewing Company

With this beer, Victory takes a different approach to the more traditional winter seasonal ale. Light yellow in color, and the head is fluffy and white with goo…

Yellow Snow IPA

India Pale Ale (IPA)

Yellow Snow IPA

Rogue Ales

Yellow Snow is a seasonal IPA that you could actually enjoy drinking year round. The color is a translucent golden yellow with a thick, foamy head. Aroma is cit…

Fireside Chat

Seasonal Ale

Fireside Chat

21st Amendment Brewery

Fireside Chat from 21st Amendment Brewery pours a dark brown, cola color with red highlights. The head is thin and disappears quickly. There's a caramel malt ba…

New Belgium Accumulation

India Pale Ale (IPA)

New Belgium Accumulation

New Belgium Brewing

Accumulation is a well-rounded White IPA that you might find to be enjoyable throughout the year, not just in the winter. It's a soft golden color with a fluffy…

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Winter is Here - Dec 15, 2015 | Beer of the Day