When the weather drops to nearly freezing this winter, you're going to need a good beer to keep you warm. This year's seasonal efforts by craft brewers and major beer companies offer something for every beer enthusiast. The best of the seasonal beers is brewed here in Ohio. The Great Lakes Brewing Company's Christmas Ale contains a tasty blend of cinnamon and ginger. Its sweet smell of honey and spice is rich in every drop. It's perfect with any meal, but I'd suggest drinking it on Christmas Day with your holiday feast. Another fantastic winter beer is made by the Columbus Brewing Company. Their Winter Warmer is blended to warm up those dreary winter nights. The Winter Warmer uses a special malt to give it a roasted taste, and the beer is blended with caramel to mask the burnt aftertaste usually associated with malts. For festivity, the ale is given hints of cinnamon and ginger as well. In the end, the Winter Warmer is brewed to perfection. It won't be for everyone, though. The high alcohol content or the roasted malt may turn some people away, but I'd give it a chance if you're looking for a warming drink on a cold night. Major beer companies make winter beers too. Sam Adams makes a wide variety of winter beers: Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Winter Lager and Old Fezziwig Ale. While all are great in their own ways, the best is the Old Fezziwig Ale. This beer is unique because it's practically a dessert. Old Fezziwig hits your tongue with tastes of chocolate, cinnamon, ginger, toffee and orange. While this may sound like an odd combination in a beer, it actually tastes amazing. The assortment of flavors makes the ale special. It's both warming and sweet. However, Old Fezziwig is a strong beer. It has a high volume of alcohol, and the roasted malt flavor is noticeable. For a casual beer drinker, it may be too much. The winter season is a perfect time to experiment with beer brands, flavors and styles.
Delightful beer for frightful, cold weather
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