Since moving to New England, Sam Adams Winter Lager is another seasonal treat that we've started looking forward to. From late November through January, you'll find a 6-pack of this spicy dark beer in our fridge at all times!
Good Seasonal Beer: Sam Adams Winter Lager
The Winter Lager incorporates spices like cinnamon and ginger, but without going overboard (as some winter beers do) and not at the expense of the beer itself. It has a deep, almost toasted flavor that's reminds us of old-fashioned gingerbread - not sweet, but more savory with warm, rich spices. It's very (very) drinkable.
This is a fine beer to drink on its own or paired with food. It's probably best suited to go with holiday desserts where the savory qualities of the beer will cut the sweetness of the dessert while still complimenting the flavors in each.
You might also try cooking with this winter lager! It would make an interesting addition to a pot of chili or as a marinade for a roast. Fruit stewed in Winter Lager would also be delicious.
Unfortunately, if you live outside of New England, it might be difficult to lay your hands on any Winter Lager. But we're betting you have your own favorite seasonal beer!
Please share your seasonal beer pick and where you live so nearby folks can find it!
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Sam's seasonals are pretty readily available here in DC- in the bottle and on draft. I also had no problem finding it in North Carolina over Thanksgiving.
view belmontmedina's profile
I think it's readily available across the country; I live in MN and we get almost every variety of Sam Adams beer.
view rtclauss's profile
i have a 6 pack of this in my fridge at all times as well.
but then again, living in boston, i usually have a 6 pack of some kind of sam on hand
view dosergirl's profile
Ahhh brings back memories...
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view art's profile
I recommend picking up one of their limited edition holiday boxes, if you can find it. I can't remember the names of the 6 beers included, but they're all pretty good.
view jamiealyse's profile
am drinking one right now... Cheers, Emma.
view Elizabeth P's profile
Good call on the Sam winter! Out here on the west coast I've been really enjoying the Sierra Nevada Celebration ale. I've heard the Alaskan Winter ale is also nice. Cheers everyone!
view 733's profile
It is also available in Tennessee. We get all of the Sam Adams seasonal beers and I love all of them. Sierra Nevada is also a great choice.
view sar3j's profile
Sam Adams is everywhere. It's the macro of micros.
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I can't speak for Samuel Adams winter brew but the beer the seasonal pick that we are loving right now is Fat Tire's "2 Below". My husband discovered it last year when I was 8 months pregnant so I am making up for what I missed out on last year. I've had a bottle nightly for the last two weeks. Delicious.
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Costco has the Sam Adams holiday pack - winter lager, cranberry lambic, a porter and a few other. It's a good deal.
view s and the r's profile
Blue Moon has some great seasonal brews - Full Moon, their winter brew, is pretty tasty, but I especially like their Harvest Moon sliiightly pumpkin-y fall brew! Also, next time you've got some leftover beer (of the dark and flavorful sort), try using it in a beer bread (the Bread Bible has a good recipe).
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