The seasonal ales appreciation thread

[Dead_Lioness]

much like every year.... I just bought myself a case of my favorite seasonal ale:
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice.

Best. Seasonal. Ale - EVER!

 

[Shpongled]

Not a big fan of heavy winter ales. I usually drink liquor or normal IPAs in the colder months. I love summer ales and drinking copious amounts of beer in the warm months, though

 

[Lord Foul]

Karen says:

"I tried the Winter brew two days ago, and i cant get it out of my mind! its so great! its so good! this winter beer is awsome! you should really have this beer NOT only on the winter time. good job, Anderson people!"

 

[Dead_Lioness]

Thats right!! I wrote that a long time ago! Maybe.... 5 years ago when I first came to the US
They put it on their website and all!

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

Interesting.

 

[Dead_Lioness]

Isn't it, Max?

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

Intriguingly so.

 

[Chromatose]

Pumpkin ice cream!

 

[Det Som Engang Var]

I will be looking for Winter Solstice this weekend. That label looks great.

Although maybe I shouldn't, I'm a pale ale guy.

 

[Enemy242]

I like 2 below by New Belgium, I think that counts. Recently I've been pretty lazy, just sticking to heineken, zweic (spelling? dunno), fat tire, or kona longboard (everyone calls it tiki budwieser but fuck them)

 

[fading]

Most tasty!

 

[JBroll]

Anyone near Texas needs to try Real Ale's Coffee Porter.

Jeff

 

[Sentient 6]

Part of my holiday ritual bullshit used to be Winterhook, made by the Redhook brewery here, have not had it in years, but I remember when it was good it was good and when it was awesome it was freaking awesome

 

[Anvil]

If you ever make your way north into BC during the winter time, you all must try Granville Island's Winter Ale. Easily the best winter ale I've yet to find.

 

[~Lynn~]

Fuck Winter.

 

[derek]

Ale is wonderful.

I don't really get too seasonal, but I had an amazing time on the ale when I was back in Scotland.

 

[Brooks]

Anchor's Christmas is freaking good this year. As is Sierra's.


Need to make a stop at Toronado, it seems!

 

[Dead_Lioness]

I will be looking for Winter Solstice this weekend. That label looks great.

Although maybe I shouldn't, I'm a pale ale guy.

Trust me John, if you're a pale-ale guy (and pale-ale is one of my favorite styles) you'll love this one!!

Anyone near Texas needs to try Real Ale's Coffee Porter.

Jeff

I've had it!!! MOST TASTY!