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November marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. And you’re gonna need the right beers…
‘Tis the Season (San Francisco, CA) – In 1975 Anchor Brewing released the first holiday beer in America since Prohibition, and it fast became a winter tradition. Now in its 46th year, Anchor’s annual holiday release always comes with a new recipe and new hand-drawn label artwork that’s as crafty as the beer.
Anchor Christmas Ale 2020 is a silky smooth Winter Warmer with a subtle, yet pronounced, spice blend. It’s the brewery’s strongest (7% ABV) and darkest winter holiday release ever.“We believe this year’s Christmas Ale stands in a category of its own,” said Anchor Brewmaster Tom Riley. “It’s truly a perfect beer from late October and into the New Year.”
This year’s unique label artwork features The Three Graces, three towering sequoias from the Mariposa Grove in California’s Yosemite National Park. And every single Christmas Ale is brewed in San Francisco, Anchor’s home since 1896.
A Winter Winner (Bend, OR) – The Deschutes Brewery has returned a popular winter seasonal that many consider a holiday essential. Brewed since 1988, Deschutes Jubelale is a 6.7% ABV Winter Warmer which balances chicory and various sweet fruits with a bigger hop finish than normally found in the style.
Hazy Shade of Winter (St Louis, MO) – The original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis, Schlafly Beer has a new cold-weather seasonal that was developed across Schlafly’s three brewpubs. Crafted with a smart menu of Idaho 7, Strata, and Sabro hops, Schlafly Wintry Haze IPA is a 6% ABV India Pale Ale with an over-the-top juicy hop profile and negligible bitterness.
One of the 12 Beers of Christmas (Boston, MA) – Clown Shoes Beer just released its new 12 Beers of Christmas Variety Pack features 12 different winter seasonals worth chasing down. And one of our favorites, Clown Shoes Reindeer Games Bavarian IPA, is a 7% ABV Red India Pale Ale with a sturdy malt backbone and festive ambience.
