Winter Beers

JoJoYZF · 11-02-2008, 06:24 PM

Ok since the time of year is upon us when the winter brews come out I decided they needed their own thread. Feel free to list some favorites, reviews, dislikes, etc.

Im a big fan of the Sam Adams Winter Lager and Blue Moon's Full Moon. Last night I decided to give this one a try:

Not my pic but figured Id add it for reference. It was pretty decent. If you like SN's Pale Ale youll probably like this one. Pretty decent taste and only $9 a six pack.

This year Im gonna have to track down some of the Great Lakes Christmas Ale thats really popular out here. I wanted to last year but the only place I found it(towards end of holiday season) wanted 15 or 16 bucks for the sixxer and I couldnt justify it with being broke at the time.

VatorMan · 11-02-2008, 07:04 PM

I have a sneaky brown ale (12% AC),hoppy bitter, and a Guinness clone aging right now. Now is the time for dark,full body beers.

jeeps84 · 11-02-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

This year Im gonna have to track down some of the Great Lakes Christmas Ale thats really popular out here.

Ive never seen that. Must not make this far south.

JoJoYZF · 11-02-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jeeps84

Ive never seen that. Must not make this far south.

Ive heard a lot of good things but havent gotten to try it yet. Im not sure where all its available seeing as how I live less than a half hour from where its brewed. Couple reviews of it below

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/73/1576/

PhiSig1071 · 11-02-2008, 09:29 PM

In the winter I LOVE unfiltered wheat beers! The most common is Blue Moon, but some of the best (I've had) were from this brewery called Linenkugel.

JoJoYZF · 11-02-2008, 09:32 PM

Im a big fan of blue moon just because of the flavor and how smooth it is. I like all of their beers except the harvest moon. Ive have the sunset wheat from Linenkugel and it was a good one. Ill have to look into some of their other stuff.

marko138 · 11-03-2008, 08:54 AM

I love Sam's Winter Lager. Might have to pick up a case soon. Or today for that matter.

JoJoYZF · 11-03-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I love Sam's Winter Lager. Might have to pick up a case soon. Or today for that matter.

Yeah it was very tough to pass it up when I bought the Sierra Nevada a couple days ago but I was in the mood to try something different. Thatll most likely be the next beer in my fridge.

marko138 · 11-03-2008, 09:24 AM

I like the Pale Ale...so if the distro has the winter SN I might give it a try.

JoJoYZF · 11-03-2008, 09:25 AM

Its a good move. Its no winter lager but the Celebration is a good change of pace.

11-02-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Winter Beers Ok since the time of year is upon us when the winter brews come out I decided they needed their own thread. Feel free to list some favorites, reviews, dislikes, etc. Im a big fan of the Sam Adams Winter Lager and Blue Moon's Full Moon. Last night I decided to give this one a try: Not my pic but figured Id add it for reference. It was pretty decent. If you like SN's Pale Ale youll probably like this one. Pretty decent taste and only $9 a six pack. This year Im gonna have to track down some of the Great Lakes Christmas Ale thats really popular out here. I wanted to last year but the only place I found it(towards end of holiday season) wanted 15 or 16 bucks for the sixxer and I couldnt justify it with being broke at the time.

11-02-2008, 09:29 PM	#5
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	In the winter I LOVE unfiltered wheat beers! The most common is Blue Moon, but some of the best (I've had) were from this brewery called Linenkugel. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

11-02-2008, 07:04 PM	#2
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	I have a sneaky brown ale (12% AC),hoppy bitter, and a Guinness clone aging right now. Now is the time for dark,full body beers.

11-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#6
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Im a big fan of blue moon just because of the flavor and how smooth it is. I like all of their beers except the harvest moon. Ive have the sunset wheat from Linenkugel and it was a good one. Ill have to look into some of their other stuff.

11-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#10
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Its a good move. Its no winter lager but the Celebration is a good change of pace.