Must try holiday beers

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  1. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    This years is really good. It has tastes of Gingerbread and Molasses with a nice spice finish and what we all thought was a hint of sour. Very crisp dry and delicious!
     
    #121 Geuzedad, Nov 2, 2013
  2. RaggaD

    RaggaD Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 Florida

    Just picked up a bomber of St. Bernardus Christmas, think I'm gonna enjoy it tomorrow while watching some football.
     
    #122 RaggaD, Nov 2, 2013
  3. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    The only one I ever buy on a yearly basis is Anchor OSA.
     
    #123 UCLABrewN84, Nov 3, 2013
  4. Jayeblue24

    Jayeblue24 Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Idaho

    I think Widmer's Brrr is quite Dlish
     
    #124 Jayeblue24, Nov 3, 2013
  5. darky

    darky Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2010 South Dakota

    Oooooooo....forgot about that gem. Maybe it's just me, but that beer always tastes sour to me, and I love it!
     
    #125 darky, Nov 3, 2013
  6. gueuzedreg

    gueuzedreg Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2013 Colorado
    In Memoriam

    speaking of spice (not the 90's soft-core **** tv station), I got to send you some Hunahpu's Stout from Cigar City. I am curious if you would like it.
     
    #126 gueuzedreg, Nov 3, 2013
  7. basics

    basics Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 North Carolina

    This isn't out yet, right? Vanilla bomb extraordinaire.

    p.s. that's a siq glass.
     
    #127 basics, Nov 3, 2013
  8. withoutlimits

    withoutlimits Devotee (343) Aug 5, 2013 North Carolina

    No, it's not out yet. Although Thirsty Monk in Asheville has the bourbon barrel version on draught right now.
     
    #128 withoutlimits, Nov 3, 2013
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  9. basics

    basics Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 North Carolina

    yuuum.
     
    #129 basics, Nov 3, 2013
  10. withoutlimits

    withoutlimits Devotee (343) Aug 5, 2013 North Carolina

    That's what I would think, but I saw a friend post it on Untappd and she said it was a huge let down. I don't know what to think... her beer knowledge leaves a bit to be desired, but Highland doesn't really do anything barrel aged. Maybe it's due to lack of experience?
     
    #130 withoutlimits, Nov 3, 2013
  11. basics

    basics Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 North Carolina

    Hmm, I'd definitely still try it if I stumbled on it. You're right though they don't do many (I can't think of any) barrel aged beers.
     
    #131 basics, Nov 3, 2013
  12. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    Please list your top whatever of XMAS ALES. No winter warmers please, NO LAGERS please. ALE ONLY
    Thanks!
     
    #132 azorie, Nov 6, 2013
  13. baconman91

    baconman91 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 Ohio

    Sierra Nevada: Celebration
    Anchor Brewing's Holiday Special
    Bell's: Christmas Ale
    ..there really not need be, far as am I'm concerned, for any others.

    - "Honorable Mention" - Thirsty Dog: 12 Dogs of Christmas & Troegs: Mad Elf (eh, they're alright..others like them a lot though).

    -Cheers !
     
    #133 baconman91, Nov 6, 2013
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  14. Hendrick24

    Hendrick24 Pooh-Bah (1,949) Sep 6, 2013 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    Great Lakes Christmas Ale is an obvious choice.
     
    #134 Hendrick24, Nov 6, 2013
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  15. Beerswag

    Beerswag Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2013 California

    Nogne O- winter porter
    De Struise- reserva "Tsjeeses"
    Anchor brewing- Holiday special beer
    Trader Joe's-celebration ale brewed w/spices
     
    #135 Beerswag, Nov 6, 2013
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  16. Mybeercanbeatupyourbeer

    Mybeercanbeatupyourbeer Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Ohio

    Hopping Frog Frosted Christmas .. only Christmas beer I drink.
     
    #136 Mybeercanbeatupyourbeer, Nov 6, 2013
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  17. Quickicks

    Quickicks Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2013 North Carolina

    Other than some that have been mentioned already,

    St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
    Fantome Noel
    Scaldis Noel Premium
    Gouden Carolus Noel
    Delirium Noel

    Yes I prefer Belgian christmas beer to domestic.
     
    #137 Quickicks, Nov 6, 2013
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  18. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    Great Lakes Christmas Ale and Revolution's Fistmas Ale.
     
    #138 BeerGreg, Nov 6, 2013
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  19. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    Anchor's is usually really good...but occasionally can be rough.
    Celebration is a must every year.
    Frambozen is really good, although not as common as it should be.
    I like most of the Sam Adams Winter pack, although there are some lagers in there, too.
    If you're craving something candy-like, Harpoon's is great.
     
    #139 Domingo, Nov 6, 2013
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  20. craigo19

    craigo19 Zealot (685) Oct 12, 2009 Michigan

    Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Anchor, Dark Horse 4 Elf.
     
    #140 craigo19, Nov 6, 2013
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