The pints&pairings beer suggestioneers explore the deliciousness that is holiday spiced beers.
These full-bodied beers will often have pronounced caramel or molasses-like aromas and flavors as well as a warming alcohol presence. These beers also have a wide range of alcohol presence so be sure to check out the ABV before you pour yourself big ole pint. These beers are usually brewed with special spices such as clove or cinnamon. These spices can make them a perfect for pairing with holiday deserts such as pumpkin pie. If you don’t see a description on the packaging look at the brewery website or BeerAdvocate.com for ingredients or taste descriptions.
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Food pairing suggestions:
1. Rack of lamb with mint jelly
2. Soups with woodsy, earthy or roasted veggies.
3. Pizza.
1. Rack of lamb with mint jelly
2. Soups with woodsy, earthy or roasted veggies.
3. Pizza.
21 B. Christmas/Holiday Spiced Beer
Other Examples: Anchor Our Special Ale, Harpoon Winter Warmer, Weyerbacher Winter Ale, Goose Island Christmas Ale
Serving Temp: 50°- 55°
Glassware: Snifter, Tulip, Chalice, Goblet
Aroma: Big piney-forest hop aroma, rich malt sweetness reminiscent of a barleywine with a woodsy, eucalyptus undertone.
Appearance: Dark amber to brown with a frothy, light tan head.
Flavor: An earthy pine bitterness with citrus notes greets you first with a pleasant malt sweetness (caramel) with on the finish. As it warms the holiday spices and malt flavors become more pronounced.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied beer that becomes full bodied as it warms.
Other Examples: Anchor Our Special Ale, Harpoon Winter Warmer, Weyerbacher Winter Ale, Goose Island Christmas Ale
Serving Temp: 50°- 55°
Glassware: Snifter, Tulip, Chalice, Goblet
Aroma: Big piney-forest hop aroma, rich malt sweetness reminiscent of a barleywine with a woodsy, eucalyptus undertone.
Appearance: Dark amber to brown with a frothy, light tan head.
Flavor: An earthy pine bitterness with citrus notes greets you first with a pleasant malt sweetness (caramel) with on the finish. As it warms the holiday spices and malt flavors become more pronounced.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied beer that becomes full bodied as it warms.
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