'Tis always the season to drink good beer, but especially this December at Neighborhood. We’ve decked our taps with 7 holiday ales that will bring joy to your palate, selection as follows:
'Yulesmith'
Alesmith
Alesmith's twice annual holiday ale. The winter version of Yulesmith is an Imperial Red Ale (9.5%ABV), less hoppy than the summer variety, and more balanced out with a deep malty base. A bold yet balanced Christmas brew.
'Santa's Little Helper'
Port Brewing
The naughty elf of Christmas style ales pours black with a tan head. This Russian Imperial Stout at 9.5%ABV tastes of bittersweet chocolate and coffee. Slight alcohol finish that’ll keep you warm on a December night.
'Two Turtle Doves'
The Bruery
The complexity of this beer makes it difficult to classify. At first taste, tart fruit overcomes your palate, followed by the smooth chocolate flavor you’d expect from an imperial porter. A warm finish makes this Belgian strong an excellent winter beer at 12%.
'Gift of the Magi' The Lost Abbey
Belgian strong, dark ale without the alcohol-y taste. Pours deep, dark red with hints of cherries, prune and ginger spice. A very balanced dark Belgian that’s smooth, and drinkable.
'Samichlaus'
Helles
This doppelbock is not for the faint of palate. Very sweet and rich in prune flavor, not what you'd expect from a golden colored ale. Cognac, toffee and candy flavors. Sip slowly at 14%ABV.
'Noel'
Affigem
Belgian strong, dark ale, but lighter than most on this list. At 9%ABV it’s sweet and malty right away, followed by spice and hints of plum and dates. Funky Belgian finish.
'Christmas Ale'
St. Bernardus
Slightly sweet, yeasty and spicy at first, this Belgian strong pale ale finishes bitter. A complex Belgian (9.5%ABV) that is truly a pale ale hybrid. Nice and dry, drinkable.
