Tis the season to be jolly – oh no it isn’t! At least you can take refuge from the Christmas shopping with this rich, fruity spiced ale guaranteed to make even the most seasoned party pooper smile. 500 ml, 5% alc./vol. http://www.wychwood.co.uk
Month: December 2013
Day 11 of Taste-Mas: Mill St. Barley Wine 2013 500 ml
Barley Wines are traditional winter brews that originate from England. These robust ales are long-aged and can be enjoyed for years to come. English and Canadian malts, aromatic hops and careful aging in whiskey barrels make the 2013 vintage a complex and multi-facetted gem! 500 ml, 11.5% alc./vol. http://www.millstreetbrewery.com
Day 10 of Taste-Mas: St. Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout 341 ml
St-Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout is our tribute to the brawny ink-black beers crafted for the Russian Imperial House in the 18th century. Made from a blend of barley malts infused with Cascade, Goldings and Willamette hops, it’s aged in bourbon oak, giving it seductive vanilla, espresso and chocolate notes. 341 ml, 9.2% alc./vol. http://www.mcauslan.com
Day 9 of Taste-Mas: Cameron’s Deviator Doppelbock 650 ml
Cameron’s Deviator Doppelbock (Bourbon Barrel Aged) is a unique brew that is based on our previous award-winning Doppelbock releases. It is 8.6% ABV and best served 8–10 C in a tapered glass such as a snifter. Doppelbocks are Teutonic-inspired dark lagers that feature imported German malt and were served by the Bavarian monks during times of fasting as “liquid bread.”…
Day 8 of Taste-Mas: Samuel Smith Winter Welcome 550 ml
This seasonal beer is a limited edition brewed for the short days and long nights of winter. The full body resulting from fermentation in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ and the luxurious malt character, which will appeal to a broad range of drinkers, is balanced against whole-dried Fuggle and Golding hops with nuances and complexities that should be contemplated before an open…
Day 7 of Taste-Mas: Het Anker Cuvée van de Keizer Blauw 750 ml
Every year on the 24th of February, we celebrate the birth of Charles Quint. Therefore we brew a special beer in limited edition called Cuvée of the Emperor. This exceptional beer is a special version of the Golden Carolus Classic, with an enriched taste pallet and mysterious aromas added. The caramelised malts and its 11% Alc. Vol. give the Cuvée…
Day 6 of Taste-Mas: Black Oak Nutcracker Porter 650 ml
Festive and fortifying for the winter holiday season, it’s a porter that has been spiced with cinnamon. Perfectly balanced roasty malt with subtle hops delivers character and flavour. Dark ebony colour, enticing hoppy aroma with hints of figgy pudding, mild carbonation leads to a distinctive taste in a full bodied beer. 650 ml, 5.8% alc./vol. http://www.blackoakbeer.com
Day 5 of Taste-Mas: Samuel Adams Winter Lager 355 ml
Bold and rich, with a touch of holiday spice, Samuel Adams Winter Lager is a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that accompany the season. You can’t have “holiday spice” without cinnamon. So we tried dozens of cinnamons and came to a blend of cinnamons grown in Southeast Asia. Unlike the more common varieties of cinnamon, the blend contains…
Day 4 of Taste-Mas: Great Lakes Winter Ale 750 ml
Inspired by the long, cold and seemingly endless Canadian winter, our 6.2% alcohol Winter Ale is a true winter warmer. Handcrafted with specialty hops and malts, combined with generous amounts of cinnamon, honey, ginger and orange peel, this unique beer is brimming with flavour. Established in 1987, Great Lakes Brewery is Toronto’s oldest craft brewery. We produce the finest ales…
Day 3 of Taste-Mas: Granville Island Lions Winter Ale 473 ml
The robust flavour of this West Coast inspired winter warmer is a perfect complement to all the fun, adventure and festivities of the season. Come in from the cold and celebrate the best things in winter with the bold and unmistakable taste that could only be LIONS WINTER ALE. Caramel malt aromas dominated by cocoa and vanilla. Complex layers of…
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