Day 7: R. Shea Brewing Candy Cane Milk Stout We got another Ohio brewery here! R. Shea has been around for a few years, but they just recently started canning and distributing their beers. The website and can have no description but from the name …
Day 6: Anderson Valley Brewing Company Winter Solstice Ale This beer has been on the calendar before, but not recently. It’s a classic winter warmer ale. Winter Solstice: “hints of toffee, spice, and caramel tease the senses making this the perfect ale to share with …
Day 5: Abita Brewing Company Office Party Holiday Stout The first of two Abita beers on the calendar and also the first stout. From the website: “Office Party is a holiday stout brewed with oats, pale, caramel, and chocolate malts…generous amounts of cocoa nibs, cinnamon, …
Day 4: Prairie Artisan Ales Seasick Crocodile Sour Ale When you think of winter/holiday ales you normally don’t think of sour ales and they certainly aren’t for everyone. But, we’re blazing new trails and this calendar is about broadening horizons. Prairie’s Seasick Crocodile is a sour …
Day 3: Saucy Brew Works Three Hos Here is our first repeat offender. To be honest, this one has not fared well with us in the past. It has been historically too spicy for us so we’re anxious to see if the recipe is still …
Day 2: Rockmill Brewery Caamp IPA Our first Ohio beer on the list and also the first IPA. Interestingly enough, there is virtually no info to be found about this beer on the brewery’s website, on the can or online anywhere. If anyone from Rockmill wants …
It’s time for our favorite event of the year, our Holiday Drinking Advent-ure Calendar Adventure! If you’ve been on the journey with us the past six years, then welcome back! If it’s your first time here, then please check out this post which explains how …
Thanks for following along during another Holiday Beer Advent-ure. We can’t believe this is our 5th year doing this! As always, we like to gather everyone’s final thoughts on the year’s calendar and share them with you. What did you think? Did we try any …
Day 25: Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale Yes, we did purposely save the best for last. Or at least, the most interesting beer for last. Anchor is always a crowd favorite. This beer is always a perfectly brewed Christmas ale and the bottle is classic Christmas. …
Day 24: Southern Tier Brewing Company Old Man Winter Ale We’re all generally big fans of Southern Tier, especially since they opened a location in downtown Cleveland. It’s a bit surprising that no one picked up their other holiday offering, 2XMAS, which usually makes its …