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“12 Beers of Christmas” Cellar Review: The Bruery 2 Turtle Doves 2009

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The Bruery says:

“2 Turtle Doves is the second in the 12 Days/Years of Christmas Series. We decided to take our inspiration from the name and base the beer on the “turtle” candy, brewing it with cocoa nibs, toasted pecans, caramelized sugar and a lot of caramel malts. Somewhere between a Belgian-style Dark Strong [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Cellar Review: Jolly Pumpkin Noel De Calabaza 2007

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Jolly Pumpkin says:

“Deep mahogany and malty, layered hops, figs, raisins, sugar plums, cashews betwixt rum laden truffles.”

Jolly Pumpkin Noel De Calabaza Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 9% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: Jolly Pumpkin is another one of those breweries who I want to like a lot more than I do.  The [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Review: Three Floyds Alpha Klaus

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Three Floyds says:

“Alpha Klaus is Alpha King’s festive cousin. A big American Christmas Porter brewed with English chocolate malt, Mexican sugar and of course, tons of strange American hops. Cheers!”

Three Floyds Alpha Klaus Porter, 6% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Andrew: Last summer, while attending a party at Ryan’s place, I walked [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Review: Anchor Our Special Ale 2010

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photo courtesy of Anchor Brewing

Anchor says:

“Every year since 1975 the brewers at Anchor have brewed a distinctive and unique Christmas Ale, which is available from early November to mid-January. The Ale’s recipe is different every year—as is the tree on the label—but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Review: Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome Ale

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Samuel Smith says:

“Throughout history, beer of somewhat higher alcohol and richness has been enjoyed for the winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season. Wassail, a festival to celebrate winter and the beer that goes with it, predates the Christian era. Winter Welcome is vintage-dated with a special label each [...]

“12 Beers of Christmas” Review: Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale

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Thirsty Dog says:

“Spiced for the holidays with honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and Santa’s secret recipe.”

Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale Winter Warmer, 8.3% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Ryan: Three weeks ago I never had a desire to try this beer. In fact, I had never seen this on shelves before [...]

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