Holiday Brews

[Chin Diesel]

Looking for some suggestions for good, local holiday brews that I should be able to find in and around Tolland County.

I'm heading up with the family for Christmas and want to try something beyond the Sam Adam's, Blue Moon's and other national breweries.

 

[NutmegState]

Not quite local, but Harpoon's Winter Warmer is spectacular.

 

[WhaleEER]

Both Relic (Plainville) and Back East (Bloomfield) have their Winter brews out.

If you know anyone traveling through PA. Bell's Xmas Ale is outstanding.

 

[mauconnfan]

Looking for some suggestions for good, local holiday brews that I should be able to find in and around Tolland County.

I'm heading up with the family for Christmas and want to try something beyond the Sam Adam's, Blue Moon's and other national breweries.

http://www.berkshirebrewingcompany.com/holidale.html

BBC's brews all pretty good.........South Deerfield MA....

Hooker Brews in Bloomfield too..........

 

[Sean]

It's about 50/50 whether people tend to like it, but I love the Hooker Nor'Easter.

I do agree with Mike that the best winter beer out there is the Harpoon Winter Warmer. Delicious.

 

[dsturdy5]

I second the Harpoon Winter Warmer suggestion. I know the OP said something beyond Sam Adams but their new "White Christmas" is phenomenal. It takes the best of Sam Winter and Harpoon WW and combines them.

 

[zls44]

I second the Harpoon Winter Warmer suggestion. I know the OP said something beyond Sam Adams but their new "White Christmas" is phenomenal. It takes the best of Sam Winter and Harpoon WW and combines them.

Yep. Also impossible to get my hands on a six pack.

 

[Srqhusky]

Has anyone tried any of the bad elf beers. Say them at total wine. They were like 5-6 dollars each but some of them were 8-10 percent alcohol

Bad elf
Criminally bad elf
Insanely bad elf.

Curious before I tried

 

[ScottBonz]

Long Trail Hibernator or SN Celebration Ale

 

[CTMike]

I'm a sucker for Hooker brewery... Nor'easter and Munsons Chocolate Stout.

 

[phillionaire]

sweetwater festive ale's really good. idk if you can find it up north though.

 

[Chin Diesel]

sweetwater festive ale's really good. idk if you can find it up north though.

Really like the Sweetwater's and I can find them any where down here in Florida.

Does Red Hook make any thing good for the winter?

 

[huskysupporter]

Am I the only person who hates all winter brews? Give me an Octoberfest or a pumpkin beer any day over this winter garbage.

 

[TRest]

I just bought a 12 of Winter Warmer based on the recommendations above. I like Sam's winter lager fine so hoping it's an upgrade.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Really like the Sweetwater's and I can find them any where down here in Florida.

Does Red Hook make any thing good for the winter?

Red Hook used to make a spectacular winter ale. I not sure they still do. Magic Hat feast of fools is amazing. Winter Warmer is too spiced for me. Give Clown Shoes beers a shot if you haven't

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[phillionaire]

magic hat heart of darkness is their winter brew, and it's pretty good. it's kind of heavy though.

 

[Chin Diesel]

So will I be able to find Magic Hat in most grocery/liquor stores in Ct.?

 

[phillionaire]

So will I be able to find Magic Hat in most grocery/liquor stores in Ct.?

yeah

 

[Chin Diesel]

yeah

Will look for it then.

Thanks.

This is what the Boneyard does best. duck pinterest, Angie's list and the rest of them cackling hen websites. I come to the Boneyard when I need referrals for local brews.

 

[HuskyHawk]

magic hat heart of darkness is their winter brew, and it's pretty good. it's kind of heavy though.

It's a stout and a good one. Been drinking it a lot lately. The feast of fools is their special holiday brew in a champagne bottle.

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[RS9999X]

If you want to go local call Olde Burnside Brewing for Father Christmas Highland Ale
http://www.oldeburnsidebrewing.com/index.html
860) 528-2200
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/823/27192


Or pick up a Growler or 2 of this award winning stuff from Hooker

http://hookerbeer.com/beers/#liberator-doppelbock

(860) 242-3111

City Steam is still the easiest

 

[phillionaire]

It's a stout and a good one. Been drinking it a lot lately. The feast of fools is their special holiday brew in a champagne bottle.

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i'll have to check out the feast of fools

 

[Tucker]

Had to bump this thread out of pure respect to the Harpoon Winter Warmer recommendation. Grabbed 12 and sampled 2 (heading toward 4). Wow! Tasty and I'll be damned if I didn't feel warmer. Cheers! Keep the recommendations coming as we idle with Husky hoops.

 

[HuskyHawk]

i'll have to check out the feast of fools

Hard to find. http://www.magichat.net/elixirs/feast_fools

 

[ArrogantBastard]

Just tried this guy. I think it's new this year.

http://www.stbcbeer.com/seasonals/seasonal-standard/2xmas-beer-page/

Very good