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So many beers, So little time… We’ve been deluged with a multitude of Pumpkin beer releases lately and now they’re fighting for shelf space with Winter Ales. We’ve got that battle for you – and we’ve some new offerings from Deschutes and Silver City Brewing that you’ll need to run down.
Winter’s Coming (Eugene, OR) – And Ninkasi’s newest addition to their Special Release Series speaks to that. Ninkasi Imperiale Stout is a massive 9.1% ABV Imperial Stout with a big roast hit up front and a subtle hop finish. Brewed with winter’s onset in mind, this cold-weather warmer is out there now and will be through December.
What Are They Smoking? (Escondido, CA) – Stone has just released another take on their classic Smoked Porter and this one’s perfect for the fall. Stone Smoked Porter w/Chocolate & Orange Peel is a 5.9% ABV Smoked Porter with orange peel added during post-fermentation to bring about a citrusy aroma and tangy flavor. The cocoa flavors come from the dark malts and the addition of chocolate from Los Angeles-based ChocoVivo. This citrus-rich chocolaty iteration of their classic year-round started rolling out this week and you can find it in 22 oz. bombers as well as on draft.
Silver City Brown Out (Bremerton, WA) – The Silver City Brewing Company has a newbie that caught our attention. Silver City B-Town Sour Brown is a 6% ABV red wine barrel-aged Saison that’s nutty, toasty, and slightly sour. This limited-release Belgian-style Ale is out there now – but won’t be forever – so you know what to do.
Deschutes Gets Festive (Bend, OR) – Seasons are changing and Pumpkin beers have started sharing shelf space with winter warmers. One of this year’s earliest cold-weather releases actually shipped in September -it just seemed wrong to showcase it then – but it would be just as wrong to not bring it to your attention now. Deschutes’ Jubelale is their 6.7% Winter Ale that pours deep garnet and pairs perfectly with holiday celebrations. It’s been out there for a while now so grab one if you’ve been waiting.
Winterhook at 30 (Seattle, WA) – Redhook has been brewing their popular winter seasonal for going on three decades now and this year marks thirty for Winterhook Ale. Like its predecessors, Winterhook #30 is dark and rich in color. Its Pale and Munich malts combine with Cascade, Centennial, and Nugget hops to deliver a 6% ABV winter seasonal that is bright, warm, and smooth.
