Saturday was the first winter beer tasting of the season at By The Bottle in Vancouver and they had several good beers open. Anchor's offering for this year has a nice shot of nutmeg to it. But the standout for me was Anderson Valley's Winter Solstice ale. This one is a strong ale, but it has a wonderful caramel/toffee tone that makes me want to curl up with it on a cold night.
My usual Winter beer joy has been somewhat dimmed by Widmer brewing this year. As long time readers know one of my all time favorite beers is Widmer's winter release Snow Plow. So when my SO came home and told me he'd bought a variety pack and Widmer had switched to the winter seasonal I was thrilled, until he told me it ISN'T Snow Plow this year. They've release a red IPA they are calling Brrr. It might be okay if you like bitter beers, I don't and was sad.
Fortunately they are releasing my beloved Snow Plow in larger bottles this year, so I just have to go to a beer store to find it. And I will probably stop muttering about Widmer betraying me something this spring...
The Salmon Creek Brew Pub already has their winter seasonal on tap (Salmon Clause...mmm) as well as an Rum Oaked Porter (also mmmmm.)
Rumor has it Larry has some other Christmas goodies up his sleeve as well.
The Holiday Ale Festival starts Dec 3 and runs through the 7, so stay tuned.
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