Chicagoist: Twelve Beers Of Christmas For The Drunken Santas

MLH

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:53:40 -0600

Samiclaus Ale (available on draft at the HopLeaf) is a strong, mellow, very potent winter ale well worth a try.

dnash

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:48:36 -0600

Thanks for this article. I've become more of a wine drinker myself these days, but I still love me some Christmastime ales. That Bourbon County Stout sounds awesome - I will be going on a search for that asap. If you're ever in Fort Bragg, CA this time of year, the North Coast Brewery makes a great Winterfest ale. Had it fresh in their pub once and fell in love with it. They used to bottle it and distribute it a little - I got it at Whole Foods once years ago - but apparently they don't bottle it anymore.

Moon

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:57:32 -0600

That India Pale Ale has to be the worst beer ever. Sam Adams Summer Ale is pretty good. I'll have to try that 312. /Turned into a wine drinker for winter. Half a bottle a day. Sweet drinking.

lopro

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:50:25 -0600

Goose Island's Bourban County Stout is some powerful stuff. It has a unique taste and is meant to be sipped. After one drink, you will get a slight buzz. If you get the chance it's a great beer. Has anyone tried the Bell's Winter White Ale? Big fan of Bell's but I have not come across this beer, yet.

redboy

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:36:26 -0600

I picked up some of the India Pale and the 312 from Goose Ilsand the other day. "312 Urban Wheat" is a lame name for a beer, but it rocked my socks. The India, not so much. Still, reminded me Goose Island has some mighty fine spirits, some nasty bitter thing they had a while back turned me off them, and now I've learned the error of my ways. You could also check out this sauced and saucy hacked Wal-Mart santa- the videos are hilarious: http://members.cox.net/jmccorm/santa.html

js

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:08:55 -0600

Don't miss Bell's wheat ale series (2-4-6-8)!!! Red Hook's Winter Hook is also really good and (relatively) cheap! js

Michelle

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:15:34 -0600

Basically, Chuck's saying he's spent the better part of the past few weeks schnockered for the sake of reporting on the holiday adult beverages! I just bought the Delirium the other day..mmmm, good.