Every holiday season breweries all over the world bring out very special beers to celebrate the brewer's crafty creativity.
The Wines
Quality key: * = decent beer ** = very good beer *** = superb beer ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Shiner Holiday Cheer, Texas 5.4% abv *1/2
Double weizen made with peaches and pecans, unlikely but festive
Sam Smith Winter Welcome, England 6% abv ***
Best Sam Smith in years, strong English hops, great body
Victory Winter Cheers, Pennsylvania 6.7% abv **
Hazy hefeweizen style, hoppy with seasonal spice notes
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale 2019, California 6.8% abv ***
Always a strong contender, fresh floral hops, firm bitterness, roast malt
Anchor Christmas Ale 2019, California 6.9% abv **1/2
Another strong effort from Anchor, classic brown ale
Saint Bernardus Christmas Ale, Belgium 10% abv ***
Abbey Ale, powerful, deep velvety brown with fruity notes, spicy finish
All of these beers can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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