HAD08: Winter & Holiday Beer

No matter your holiday, everyone deserves a little winter warmer to spice things up this time of year. On today’s show, we’ll discuss the classic winter seasonal beer, its names and variations, its history, and some great options this holiday season. So come in, and have a drink!

NEWS:

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RESOURCES:

BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Beer Style Guidelines for Christmas Beer/Winter Seasonal

Spice beer: a holiday tradition

8 Great Winter Beers

Top 100 Rated Beers: Winter Warmers

WHAT WE’RE DRINKING:

Brittany

  • Beer: Game of Thrones - Take The Black Stout

  • Brewery: Ommegang

  • Style: Stout-Other

  • ABV: 7.0%

Justin

  • Beer: Christmas Ale

  • Brewery: West Sixth

  • Style: Winter Ale

  • ABV:  9%

Christopher

  • Beer: Game of Thrones - Take The Black Stout

  • Brewery: Ommegang

  • Style: Stout-Other

  • ABV: 7.0%

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We would like to thank Alan Robinson for the show music andLen Peralta for the album art.

Part of the "What We're Drinking" bumper is from the Youthful Brewmaster card in the Blizzard game, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

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