5/5

The label says:
Grimbergen Abbey Ale was first brewed as far back as the early middle ages by Norbertine monks. The recipe for this outstanding abbey ale has been carefully guarded throughout the centuries by the monks of the Abbey of Grimbergen. Their beautiful monastery with it’s phoenix stained glass windows lies just north of Brussels.
The tradition of ale brewing by monks originates from the former role of abbeys as inns for pilgrims.
Grimbergen Double is a rich, dark burgundy ale with a white head. Double has undergone two fermentations, which gives this ale a chocolaty, toffee taste with a brandy- like finish.
To enjoy this abbey ale at its best, drink it from its original chalice glass to keep the rich flavours. Serve between 45F – 55F.

Check out the Dec 2nd post here.

A great beer! Only the second day into the beer calendar and I am already giving out the first 5 out of 5! I like the label as well, someone put down a lot of work into it.

The label says:
A festive winter ale.

The beer for today was
2012-2013 Winter Welcome Ale from Samuel Smith Old Brewery, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England.
6% Alc./Vol.

I have had a taste of this brew from last years edition, and thought it was good, but I don’t remember it being this good! They did a good job this year, 5 out of 5!

The label says;
This seasonal beer is a limited edition brewed for the short days and long nights of winter. The full body resulting from fermentation in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ and the luxurious malt character, which will appeal to a broad range of drinkers, is balanced against whole-dried Fuggle and Golding hops with nuances and complexities that should be contemplated before an open fire.
Samuel Smith’s brews at a small traditional British brewery, the oldest brewery in Yorkshire.

Yes, this is how I like my beer!

Bad Elf Winter’s Ale from Ridgeway Brewing, Oxfordshire, UK
6% Alc./Vol.
I did not know what to expect from this, but it was excellent! A little citrus flavor to it. 5 out of 5!

The label says;
‘Tis a heavy hand what adds the hops to this festive golden ale. Truth be told, there’s near to three pounds of fresh hops goes in every barrel of this treasures brew.  Pull up a sturdy chair, let’s fill up yer best flagon with season’s finest natural ale, and I’ll tell you a dark tale of elf and woe. ‘Ere’s to your elf!

Today’s beer; Independent Full Sail Wassail Limited Edition FS Pub Series Winter Ale, from Full Sail Brewing Company, Hood River, Oregon
7.2% Alc./Vol.

For some reason, I always think of my dad as I drink the beer calendar and write up these blog posts, it’s a nice thing!
Here’s another really good beer with a lot of flavor. That burnt after taste that I like so much! 5 out of 5!

The label says;
Available for 90 days only.

Today is Repeal Day, it was on this day, December 5th 1933, when the government allowed the use of alcohol again after 14 years of misery and banning of alcohol.
How appropriate that I got the Prohibition Ale from Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, San Francisco, CA as my advent beer today!

Aaah yes! was the words hat came out of my mouth as I had my first taste, just how I want my beer!
I have had this beer many times before and have a feeling I will have it many times again. One of my faves, definitely a 5 out of 5!
Wow, we are doing o good with the beers so far for this years calendar!

The label says;
Sssshhh! During prohibition, the masses were forced underground into the speakeasy. Hidden within streets of the city, friends gathered where music played and drinks were poured…
Prohibition Ale is a boldly, hopped amber ale that strikes a perfect balance between caramel maltiness and its aggressive hopping.