Winter Brews

[Chin Diesel]

The temperature drops and brewers get creative this time of year.

Founder's Breakfast Stout is one that gets a lot of people's juices going.

I'm not the biggest fan of Stouts, but if you are look for a couple of the highest rated beers around.

“It’s a meal in a glass,” boasts the new ad in Beer Advocate magazine. Chocolate, oatmeal and coffee certainly make for a rich, robust stout as long as they’re incorporated correctly. In the case of Founders Breakfast Stout, it lives up to its own hype.

One of the most anticipated releases each year, Breakfast Stout is one of those rare beers that seems to know no enemies. Very few beers can boast a perfect 100-point average score by the site founders and members of Beeradvocate.com — the go-to online resource for beer and progenitor of the previously mentioned magazine.

There’s a bolder version — Bourbon barrel-aged — called Kentucky Breakfast Stout that’s even rarer and more highly anticipated. Good luck finding any. It’s released once a year only at the brewery in Michigan. People stake out their place in line like it’s a “Star Wars” premiere or iPhone release.

http://www.pnj.com/article/20131204...010/Beer-Garden-Founders-Breakfast-Stout-good

 

[John]

The temperature drops and brewers get creative this time of year.

Founder's Breakfast Stout is one that gets a lot of people's juices going.

I'm not the biggest fan of Stouts, but if you are look for a couple of the highest rated beers around.

“It’s a meal in a glass,” boasts the new ad in Beer Advocate magazine. Chocolate, oatmeal and coffee certainly make for a rich, robust stout as long as they’re incorporated correctly. In the case of Founders Breakfast Stout, it lives up to its own hype.

One of the most anticipated releases each year, Breakfast Stout is one of those rare beers that seems to know no enemies. Very few beers can boast a perfect 100-point average score by the site founders and members of Beeradvocate.com — the go-to online resource for beer and progenitor of the previously mentioned magazine.

There’s a bolder version — Bourbon barrel-aged — called Kentucky Breakfast Stout that’s even rarer and more highly anticipated. Good luck finding any. It’s released once a year only at the brewery in Michigan. People stake out their place in line like it’s a “Star Wars” premiere or iPhone release.

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http://www.pnj.com/article/20131204...010/Beer-Garden-Founders-Breakfast-Stout-good

eh, I'll take one of these and be happy

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[MarbleheadHusky]

If you like Beer, Chocolate and Coffee, Founders Breakfast Stout was made for you. A truly phenomenal beer!

Another local stout I like this time of year is Bar Harbor Stout.

For seasonal/winter/Christmas beers - Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale and the 2013 Anchor Our Special Ale are fantastic.

 

[Chin Diesel]

eh, I'll take one of these and be happy

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/michelob_ultra.jpg

As my metabolism starts slowing down and exercise gets more intermittent I will start drinking more light beers. middle age.

 

[MarbleheadHusky]

Chin... don't succumb to that. There are delicious low ABV beers out there that don't sacrifice taste. I strongly encourage you to check out the beers of Notch Brewing Company.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Chin... don't succumb to that. There are delicious low ABV beers out there that don't sacrifice taste. I strongly encourage you to check out the beers of Notch Brewing Company.

It's not the ABV, it's the calories!!

I have to look around to find some lower cal good tlasting brews.

I've been enjoying Sailor Jerry and Ocean Spray ruby red grapefruit lately. It"s practically health food.

 

[MarbleheadHusky]

It's not the ABV, it's the calories!!

I have to look around to find some lower cal good tlasting brews.

I've been enjoying Sailor Jerry and Ocean Spray ruby red grapefruit lately. It"s practically health food.

I realize that. A lower ABV normally equates to lower calories. All of the Notch Beers are under 140 calories, if that is your concern.

 

[HeyMoe]

Wachusettes makes a nice light IPA that comes in around 120 calories. Much more flavorful that your traditional light beers. I haven't been able to find it at too many places but Manchester Liquors usually carries it.

 

[HeyMoe]

As for my favorite Winter Seasonal Brew, I'd have to go with Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale.

 

[HistoryMajor]

Chin - you might think think this is blasphemy but Vernors diet ginger ale is almost ( note "almost") as good as a good beer. And IMO Vernors is much better than all light beers.

 

[Dove]

Leinenkuegel (sp) has a Snowdrift Vanilla Porter which is very good.

 

[tzznandrew]

When I first had the Breakfast Stout, I was in heaven.

For my wedding a couple of years ago, I brewed a coffee-oatmeal stout (it was an early wedding--maximizing partying), and so Founder's stout was both reminiscient of that much loved beer, but also much better and richer (even though mine was pretty solid). Just a great great beer.

 

[BoatShow]

Got the otter creek seasonal box before the Rutgers game expecting sweet winter brews but it was seasonal sampler as in one from each season. @__@

 

[Chin Diesel]

I had a friend recommend Shiner Cheers for a good holiday brew.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Leinenkuegel (sp) has a Snowdrift Vanilla Porter which is very good.

That's on my December to do list.

 

[Tucker]

Troegs Mad Elf if you can find it. I had to ask the liquor store owner if they had any, they keep it stashed away to avoid having it disappear before Thanksgiving. Rationed out in 6 packs.... You will not be disappointed....

 

[huskypantz]

Man I had this thread bookmarked for a happy hour trip to the Yardhouse on Tuesday, I am disappointed to see that none of the beers mentioned seem to be on tap. Hopefully their seasonal menu will have some additions. Has anyone tried the leinenkugel sunset wheat?

 

[IMind]

I've had the Leinenkugel's sunset wheat... honestly I can't remember it enough to give you a good review.. I'll tell you this much though... the only Leinie I've hated is their most popular... I can't stand their Summer Shandy.

I used to only drink porters and stouts... couldn't get enough... now they're just to heavy. I still like a one now and again... I'm much more into Belgian style ales... which I used to not be a fan of... I now chalk up to ignorance. Allagash Four is my current favorite.

 

[UConn4ever]

The temperature drops and brewers get creative this time of year.

Founder's Breakfast Stout is one that gets a lot of people's juices going.

I'm not the biggest fan of Stouts, but if you are look for a couple of the highest rated beers around.

“It’s a meal in a glass,” boasts the new ad in Beer Advocate magazine. Chocolate, oatmeal and coffee certainly make for a rich, robust stout as long as they’re incorporated correctly. In the case of Founders Breakfast Stout, it lives up to its own hype.

One of the most anticipated releases each year, Breakfast Stout is one of those rare beers that seems to know no enemies. Very few beers can boast a perfect 100-point average score by the site founders and members of Beeradvocate.com — the go-to online resource for beer and progenitor of the previously mentioned magazine.

There’s a bolder version — Bourbon barrel-aged — called Kentucky Breakfast Stout that’s even rarer and more highly anticipated. Good luck finding any. It’s released once a year only at the brewery in Michigan. People stake out their place in line like it’s a “Star Wars” premiere or iPhone release.

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Great recommendation I tried it last night and will be buying more of it for Saturday

 

[Mots010]

Great Divide Hibernation Ale. Colorado beer, but may make it onto a good tap list.