7th Day of Christmas
For the past 3 weeks we have merrily ventured through the kingdoms of Christmas Ales and enchanted Winter Warmer wonderlands. For the next 6 days we bring you a sampling of diverse beers from around the world that are purely divine by nature. These are the splendid spirit-lifting brews to enjoy with family and friends as we celebrate this special time of year.
Some of these delightful beers are found in weeks past and in week’s future, others will be making a cameo appearance because of their special connection to the season. They come in all styles, varieties, and strengths. All are very good!
Day 1 – Sinebrychoff Porter
Day 2 – Geary’s Hampshire Special
Day 3 - Hooker Liberator
Day 4 – Trappiste Rochefort 10
Day 5 - Baden Baden – Red Ale (Double Red)
Day 6 - Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout
Day 7
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock – Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG – Aying, Germany – 6.7% ABV (the mildest of my 12 Beers of Christmas selections)
It pours a tar black with a smallish beige head and a bit of sticky lace. Aromas of dark chocolate, licorice, coffee and slight alcohol fuminess lasts a god long time. A heavy, almost oily malt body is home to many rich flavors and tastes. Strong coffee, chocolate and fresh rye bread-like tastes are upfront. Tastes of licorice, orange zest, toffee and nice alcohol finish get together very nicely. As it warms a taste of prunes develops. This is one satisfying brew!
Pssst…it comes with little goat ornaments around the bottle neck!
Prost! And Cheers! And Happy New Year!!!!
Quote: “Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is
beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the
wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.” - Dave Barry
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