Chicagoist: Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week": Great Lakes Christmas Ale

B News

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:50:53 -0600

GL Christmas is the only thing we truly miss after living in cleveland for five years.

DNashty

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:58:37 -0600

Christmas time is about the only time of year I drink much beer other than Guinness, 'cuz I love a good Christmas Ale. My favorite is Sierra Nevada's "Celebration."

matty

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:05:54 -0600

hahah, sadly spook made the sale better than chuck sudo did. hahaha. alright, off to the liq store.

bobnweave

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:04:59 -0600

As always, the 2008 Anchor Christmas ale is pretty top notch, though a bit heavier than the Great Lakes version.

bedpan

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:58:09 -0600

best. beer. ever!!!!!!!!!!! they have it at jerry's on division, the map room on tap, and d&d liquors in bottles. oh, and sam's.

Spook

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:45:48 -0600

The seasonal Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout blows the Goose Christmas ale out the water son! I been swimming in that stuff for the past two weeks son! Brought two cases son!

matty

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:12:03 -0600

gunna try it. also i just had goose island christmas ale. it's amazingly good.