Winter Beers...

[Clonefan94]

With these "winter" type beers is it preferred to pour into a pint glass or just drink it out of the bottle?

Jsut my opinion, but I feel every beer should be poured into a glass if you really want to enjoy it as it should be enjoyed. With the release of CO2 bubbles and how that affects the beer itself, I feel a glass is as important to beer as wine, maybe even more for beer. Smell is such a huge part of taste that drinking it through a bottle kind of prevents it from getting into your nose as you sip. I'm not a huge "Proper glass" guy, but I like a nice widemouth glass for those where you are hoping to capture the true aroma of the beer.

 

[cycloneworld]

Not necessarily a winter beer but has anyone had Prairie Bomb from Prairie Artisan Ales (brewed here in Oklahoma). Its an Imperial Stout and is 14% ABV. Its good but potent.

 

[Beerbrat]

Love Sam Winter Lager & Shiner Cheer.

Last year, I tried Brrr by the Widmer Brothers Brewing Company and LOVED it. Just outstanding. I think they are out of Wisconsin. Can find it at Hy-Vee I believe.

FWIW, I'm having a Bent River Brewery (Illinois) Sweet Potato Ale right now. Fantastic. They have this on tap at the Keg Stand. Really, really good. Bought at 6 pack at Hy-Vee.

Have you tried Sweet Yamma Jamma by Indeed brewery?

 

[roundball]

I picked up a make-your-own sixer of the following today:

-Schell Snowstorm
-Widmer Brothers Brrr
-Bell's Winter White Ale
-Ommegang Adoration Dark Winter Ale
-Southern Tier 2XMAS
-St. Bernardus Christmas Ale

 

[1100011CS]

Jsut my opinion, but I feel every beer should be poured into a glass if you really want to enjoy it as it should be enjoyed. With the release of CO2 bubbles and how that affects the beer itself, I feel a glass is as important to beer as wine, maybe even more for beer. Smell is such a huge part of taste that drinking it through a bottle kind of prevents it from getting into your nose as you sip. I'm not a huge "Proper glass" guy, but I like a nice widemouth glass for those where you are hoping to capture the true aroma of the beer.

The only problem I have drinking out of a glass is that I tend to drink a lot faster. As proven on Tuesday night and how I felt Wednesday.

 

[scyclonekid]

The one I'm liking right now is Leinenkugel's Cranberry Ginger Shandy.

Have not seen that one here in Ames.

 

[scyclonekid]

Let's get Schlitz faced!! No, struggling to find a winter beer that is my go to winter beer.

 

[apcyclone]

New Belgium Accumulation.... White IPA. AMAZING

 

[DavClone]

Confluence Gray's Lake Nessie Scottish Ale. Best damn beer ever!!!

 

[scyclonekid]

Confluence Gray's Lake Nessie Scottish Ale. Best damn beer ever!!!

. I love Confluence, what's that one like?

 

[scyclonekid]

Drinking goose island rambler IPA.

 

[MJN]

Not necessarily a winter beer but has anyone had Prairie Bomb from Prairie Artisan Ales (brewed here in Oklahoma). Its an Imperial Stout and is 14% ABV. Its good but potent.

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Have you ever had Pirate Bomb? It's the barrel aged version of Prairie Bomb. It's PFG.

 

[ianoconnor]

Every beer should be poured into a glass.

 

[Clonefan94]

The only problem I have drinking out of a glass is that I tend to drink a lot faster. As proven on Tuesday night and how I felt Wednesday.

Probably because it tastes so much better.

But yeah, I know what you mean. Brewing my own beer now, always having 3 different styles on tap and only drinking out of glasses can get a bit disastrous at times. Especially when you look and see, "What the hell, I have two more kegs just waiting for an open spot.

 

[dmclone]

Not necessarily a winter beer but has anyone had Prairie Bomb from Prairie Artisan Ales (brewed here in Oklahoma). Its an Imperial Stout and is 14% ABV. Its good but potent.

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Yes, expensive but amazeballs. I made the mistake of having a Speedway Stout after it and the PB was in a whole different league.

 

[k123]

In case you were interested, "Brew Your Own" magazine has a good description of the variety of winter beers.
https://byo.com/stories/item/2258-winter-seasonal-beers

In short, English "winter warmers" are dark, full-bodied, sweeter, and aren't spiced. American winter/Christmas beers can fit in a huge variety of beer styles, but are generally all spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, clove, orange peel, etc. Belgian winter beers are also spiced, but the spice is much more subtle.

Jsut my opinion, but I feel every beer should be poured into a glass if you really want to enjoy it as it should be enjoyed. With the release of CO2 bubbles and how that affects the beer itself, I feel a glass is as important to beer as wine, maybe even more for beer. Smell is such a huge part of taste that drinking it through a bottle kind of prevents it from getting into your nose as you sip. I'm not a huge "Proper glass" guy, but I like a nice widemouth glass for those where you are hoping to capture the true aroma of the beer.

This thread is bringing out the "class" of CF brew fans.

I agree with the above re: glasses.

One other good winter ale to add to lists is Anchor Christmas ale, from the Anchor Steam people in CA. It also varies each year, pretty dark, with the spices and molasses as described above.

 

[apcyclone]

great beer!

 

[Tailg8er]

Wow, this beer forum is pretty awesome. Before this I was primarily a cheap light beer, occasional wheat, & mix in some shandy's.

Just in the last month I've started to experiment with pumpkin beers, & now this thread.

This Shiner Cheer is amazing. Thanks for the recommendations fellas!

 

[cyfanatic]

Have not seen that one here in Ames.

Regarding: The one I'm liking right now is Leinenkugel's Cranberry Ginger Shandy.

I have seen it out there for sure...but maybe it is just a sampler pack beer? Not 100% sure though...

 

[cyinne]

Was at HyVee this morning mailing some letters and decided to stop by the beer section to check out what they had and saw Shock Top Chocolate Wheat. Anybody have any experiences with this beer? Gotta stop by there on the way home tonite to grab a few things- I just might have to pick up some...