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.
I was excited about this one and we are going out strong this year. I give this 4 out of 5! Perfect after a long drive!
The label says:
Keep it local!
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!
The beer for today; Alaskan White, Wheat Ale from Alaskan Brewing Co., Juneau, AK.
I always get suspicious when I see “white” on a beer label because it generally means it is a wheat beer and that I wont like it, this was however not bad at all! I would normally have given this a 3 our of 5 probably, but since it is a wheat beer, and it is really drinkable, I’ll give it 4 out of 5. I am generous!
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.
I was excited for today’s beer as it looked so cute wrapped in foil with a super short neck;
Winter Hook #28, Seasonal Series from Redhook Ale Brewery, Seattle
6.0% Alc./Vol,
Super good beer, it went down fast! I give it 4 out of 5, it made me burp a lot.
The label says;
Redhook likes a little nip in the air.
Holy Crap was the my first thought, this thing is strong!
Victory Golden Monkey Triple Ale, from Victory Brewing Company, Downington, PA
9.5% alc./vol.
Never been a big fan of beers with a high alcohol content. Taste very wheaty/yeasty and I can barely taste any flavors because of the high alcohol taste. I think this would be a beer you would enjoy if you like Belgian beers, but I don’t, and I don’t even know if I will be able to finish this bottle. I am sad to say I can only give this 1 out of 5. I am sure it’s a great beer for the ones who knows better.
The bottle says;
A magical, mystical Monkey whose golden soul glows with the wisdom of ages. This warming, flavored ale is rich in the sprinted tradition of Belgian-inspired brewing. Our Golden Monkey is both playfully delightful and profoundly satisfying. Exotic spices from the East round out this global journey to joy. Get on board. This Monkey’s bound for glory!
When I open up the beer today I was a little suspicious as I thought Shiner Bock was a light lager, and then I got even more suspicious when it was a twist off cap. Beers with twist off caps usually don’t leave a great impression in my book.
But there it was, Shiner Bock Beer, from Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner, TX. I was surprised when I poured it in my glass as I saw it was not a light lager and more of an ale. The first taste was a-ok, and as I kept on drinking, that fizzyness came over me like with a lot of other beers, a little too fizzy for my taste, but still ok. I give it 3 out of 5 and I will not judge you if you like to drink this beer.
The bottle says;
Handcrafted in the same brewery where it was first made back in 1913, this gently hopped medium brown brew is the pride of Shiner, Texas.
Bock Beer combines old world Bavarian heritage with American handcraft brewing for a smooth, delightful drinkable dark beer, Prosit!
Small Town, Small Brewery
Every drop of Shiner Beer is brewed right here in the Shiner, Texas (Pop, 2070), by a handful of local craftsmen who take pride in our little brewery, and our classic Shiner Bock. First brewed in 1913, this lightly-hopped, American-style bock has a cream flavor and a slightly sweet finish. We hope you enjoy drinking it as much as we enjoyed making it.
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.