Want to stay in the holiday spirit? Here are some choices for you:
Sierra Nevada Celebration 2008: This is a typical Seasonal American Pale Ale that Sierra Nevada puts out. It has a nice sustainable lacing and a nice two finger head…and that’s where it ends. Although it is very hoppy (which is good), it lacks any real flavor. There is the usual winter spice feel, nutmeg, caramel and the like, but it does not wow. After half a pint ( A British, not American, pint..) I’d had enough..
Independence Freestyle Wheat: O.k. my spirits are lifted. After the Celebration Ale I was feeling disheartened. I decided to switch from the holiday theme and went with a brew from Austin, Texas. Enter Independence’s Freestyle Wheat. I usually expect nothing from Texas beers, however this one surprised me. Not typical for a Texas beer, let alone a Texas Wheat. This American Pale Wheat Ale pours the usual light golden color, good lacing and minimal head. The citrus aroma is nice with a nice hop accent. Props!
Peroni: For the Italian in you (and that’s me) Christmas is very much about my Italian roots. We have calamari, ravioli, Shrimp coctail, Pizzelle cookies and Spimone Ice Cream..So, I decided to have a Peroni beer to be in the spirit. It pours golden in color, medium head, citris undertones and average lacing. A typical European pale lager. It has been a while since I’ve had this one, and as Euro Pale Lagers go, it’s fine. Hoppy in aroma and taste it suits the occasion fine. Not an every day brew however.
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