Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
ABV: 6.8%
Review: This seasonal beer from Sierra Nevada truly lives up to its celebratory name. When poured, the ale has an appealing head and rich amber tones – perfectly designed for the cold winter drinking period. It’s a wonderful, medium bodied beer, with an initial malty taste followed by a delicious, pronounced hoppy flavor that stands up well throughout the tasting. As befitting a seasonal ale, this special brew has an intense flavor that makes this a true pleasure to drink. If you haven’t yet sampled this fine ale during the festive period, it would make an excellent choice for ringing in the New Year.
Food pairing: There really is no need to pair this fine drink with food. However, it would make an excellent companion to the usual holiday party snacks, or indeed, a turkey sandwich.
LegendsOfBeer.com rating: 9 out of 10
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I did like it, even though I’m not a huge fan of real hoppy beers like this! This was one of the most aromatic beers I’ve tried in a long time – it seemed like I could smell it from across the room! I’d agree – good beer for the Holidays!
I had this two days ago. I had recently had their anniversary ale and thought it was weak. A bit too mild. But I did enjoy this, and I didn’t think they over-hopped it.
This is a great beer! I look forward to its release every year!