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“12 Beers of Christmas” Cellar Review: Troegs Mad Elf 2009

Troegs Mad Elf

Troegs says:

“The Mad Elf, a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of Cherries, Honey, and Chocolate Malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the pleasant character of this intriguing yet [...]

Christmas in July Cellar Review: Dark Horse 4 Elf 2009

Dark Horse 4 Elf

Dark Horse 4 Elf Spiced Beer, 11.5% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: Oh, Dark Horse. We owe you bigtime. Without you this little Xmas in July experiment would have been a tale of woe, a comedy of beer error, a whimiscal tale of three guys befuddled by winter beer on a hot day [...]

Christmas in July Cellar Review: Schlafly Holiday Ale – Culinaria 2009

Schlafly Holiday Ale

Schlafly says:

“Holiday Ale is a bottle-conditioned, English-style “Old Ale” brewed at the Schlafly Tap Room on 21st Street for Culnaria, a Schnucks market. This ale is a collaborative effort by the Brewers of Schlafly Beer and our friends at Schnucks to celebrate the ongoing revival in the City of St. Louis.”

Schlafly Holiday [...]

Christmas in July Cellar Review: Port Santa’s Little Helper 2009

Port Santa's Little Helper

Port says:

“Originally brewed at the Pizza Port in Solana Beach in November of 1997. As dark as the biggest lump of coal Santa can deliver, this beer has earned a dedicated following and is code named Satan’s Little Hangover by those who have indulged in a holiday like manner from time to time.”

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Christmas in July Cellar Review: Anchor Our Special Ale 2009

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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: joy and celebration of the [...]