December 24 - Southern Tier Krampus



We have made it to the end of our 24 Days of Beer!  Thank you all for participating!  I hope all of you enjoyed the journey and will join us again next year and maybe even in the summer!  Tonight's beer has an extra 10 for everyone to enjoy.  Merry Christmas!

 

About Southern Tier Krampus :  Brewed with the spirit of Krampus, the fanged, goat-horned bully that is, as European tradition suggests, the evil sidekick of St. Nicholas and enforcer of the list.  While St. Nick delivers presents to the good boys and girls, Krampus is there to punish the naughty children.  This Christmas season, enjoy a Krampus Imperial Helles Lager and decide whether you are naughty or nice.  Finished with lager yeast and aged cold for no less than 30 days, it is the medley of rich, dark malts and aromatic hops that make this a diabolical brew, threatening to warm even the most frigid of hearts.

Beer Advocate Score: 88 points 

Food pairings:  Particularly tasty when paired with Thai food, sharp cheddar cheese, roasted turkey, beef.

Style: Imperial Helles Lager
Brewed Since: 2008
Fermentation: Bottom fermenting lager yeast
Color: Clear amber
Effervescence: Generous carbonation
Nose: Pine and wood, floral and citrus hops
Flavor: Bright, fresh hops, pine, citric. Crisp lager taste is apparent
Bitterness: Very high Our highest!
Body: Medium
Serving Temperature: 48°F
Glass: Pilsner glass
Availability: Holiday Seasonal, November release / 22oz / 1/6 keg
Cellaring: 35-40°F

Alcohol by Volume: 9.3%

Cost: $7 per bottle

*website: http://www.stbcbeer.com/seasonals/seasonal-imperial/krampus-beer-page/

December 23 - Great Divide Hibernation Ale

About Great Divide Hibernation Ale:  Hibernation Ale has been our celebrated winter tradition since 1995. This robust, dry-hopped ale has a malty richness balanced with a complex hop profile and hearty, warming character.

Beer Advocate Score: 90 points 

Food pairings:  Grilled beef tenderloin, Roomano (an aged Dutch cow's milk cheese), apple crisp with ginger ice cream

Alcohol by Volume: 8.7%

Case Cost: $36

*website:  http://greatdivide.com/beer/seasonal/hibernation-ale

December 22 - Southern Tier 2Xmas

About Southern Tier 2Xmas:  Swedish flags are a fairly common sight in our part of the country.  Holiday parties often have warm concoctions of spices and booze at the ready to knock the ice off of toes while raising spirits.  We were inspired by a Glogg party, deciding on the spot to brew a beer that pays tribute to this Nordic tradition.  2xMas Ale combines traditional brewing ingredients with figs, orange peels, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and ginger root.  Its a holiday addition to the 2X line and another reason to roast to the season, but unlike Glogg, we recommend serving this one chilled.

Food Pairings:  Particularly tasty when paired with sausages, korv, fish, pickled herring, rich cheeses, holiday cookies and cake.

Beer Advocate Score: 84 points 

Style: Double Spiced Ale 
Brewed Since: 2012 
Fermentation: Ale yeast, two varieties of hops, four varieties of malts. Figs, orange peels, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger.
Color: Dark ruby
Effervescence: Light carbonation
Nose: Spice cake, dried fruit, mulled wine
Flavor: Spices balanced with sweet malt, slight hop bitterness
Bitterness: Medium-high
Body: Medium
Serving Temperature: 40-45°F
Glass: Tulip glass or snifter
Availability: Release begins in Late Autumn / 12oz (6pk and 24 bottle cases) / 1/2 keg, 1/6 keg
Cellaring: 40-45°F


Alcohol by Volume: 8.0%

Case Cost: $39

*website: http://www.stbcbeer.com/seasonals/seasonal-standard/2xmas-beer-page/

December 21 - Anderson Winter Solstice

About Anderson Valley Winter Solstice:  Warmth.  Our Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale is a hand-crafted “winter warmer” with a deep amber hue and a rich, malty mouthfeel. Hints of toffee, spice, and caramel tickle the senses while the smooth, creamy finish will lift your spirits; a perfect beer to share with friends and family during the cold days and long nights of winter.

Beer Advocate Score: 87 points 

Food Pairings: Roasted almonds, candied yams, baked spiral ham, pumpkin pie

Cheese Pairing:  Brie, Aged Cheddar

Glassware:  Pint Glass 

IBUs: 6

Malts: Pale Two-Row, Crystal (40L and 80L), Munich (20L)

Hops:  Northern Brewer, Liberty

Availability:  September-February: Draft, 22oz & 12oz bottles, 12oz can

Alcohol by Volume: 6.9%

Case Cost: $36

*website: https://avbc.com/our-beers/winter-solstice-seasonal-ale/

December 20 - RJ Rockers First Snow

About RJ Rockers First Snow:  This hearty American pale ale contains a rich blend of spices that warms the soul on a cold winter's night. Chill the mug, stoke the fire, and savor this quality seasonal brew. Available only during the Winter season. 

Beer Advocate Score: 82 points 

Alcohol by Volume: 6.0%

Case Cost: $39

*website:  http://www.rjrockers.com/#!clients/c1tsl

December 19 - Natty Greene's Red Nose Winter Ale

About Natty Greene's Red Nose Winter Ale:  For Red Nose, we start with a classic American red ale, a beer that's slightly sweeter than an amber, made with plenty of caramel malts and just enough hops for balance. Then, we bring in a spice profile that supports the aroma of the beer.

Fresh ginger gives Red Nose a nice bite. A bit of orange peel adds tartness, and cinnamon brings in a clean and spicy top note. Together, they're a perfect complement to the sweet, malty foundation of the red ale.

This is a beer that’s crafted to complement your holiday meals and celebrations. Like the season, it's festive, warm-hearted, companionable – and meant to be shared with your favorite folks.

Beer Advocate Score: 83 points 

IBUs:  21 

Alcohol by Volume: 6.8%

Case Cost: $34

*website:http://www.nattygreenes.com/beer/bottle/15

December 18 - Rogue Yellow Snow

About Rogue Yellow Snow IPA:  Pale golden in color with a hoppy fruity aroma. Big hop flavor up front complemented by medium body and hoppyness mid-pallet. Finishes with a characteristic lingering bitterness.

Beer Advocate Score: 85 points 

Food Pairing: Beef, Hot & Spicy

Ingredients:  Cara Foam, Melanoiden & Great Western 2-Row Malts; Amarillo & Perle Hops, Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast.

Plato: 15º
AA: 76
Lovibond: 14º
IBUs:  70 

Alcohol by Volume: 6.5%

Case Cost: $51

*website: http://rogue.com/beers/yellow-snow-ipa.php

December 17 - Schlafly's Tazmanian IPA

About Schlafly's Tazmanian IPA:  Our Tasmanian IPA is brewed with 100% Australian hops. The Tasmanian hop, Galaxy, is a strong, aromatic variety that is different from traditional strains of the Pacific Northwest. Our brewers developed a recipe that showcases the hop’s unique flavors of citrus and pineapple.

India Pale Ales (IPAs) were first brewed in England during the late 1700s for export overseas to British soldiers in India. To keep their beer from spoiling during the long voyage, English brewers fortified their traditional pale ale recipes with natural preservatives: more malted barley, for a higher alcohol content, and more hops. In recent decades, with growing appreciation for highly hopped beers, American craft brewers have revived the style, embraced it, and incorporated new hop varieties. Our Special Release IPAs further those traditions and showcase the distinctions of hops from different hemispheres.

Available October - January 

Beer Advocate Score: 95 points 

Appearance: Golden, bright
Process: Dry hopped, single hop/single malt beer
Hops: Galaxy (AU)
Grains: Pale
Yeast: American Ale
OG: 17.5
SRM: 5

IBUs:  60 

Alcohol by Volume: 7.2%

Case Cost: $12 per 6-pack

*website: http://schlafly.com/beers/styles/tasmanian-ipa/

December 16 - Green Flash Green Bullet

About Green Flash Green Bullet:  Named after a super-robust New Zealand hop, Green Bullet™ is a well-balanced Triple IPA being bottled today for the 1st time ever. Brewmaster, Chuck Silva initially released this Pacific Gem to celebrate the Green Flash 9th Anniversary in 2011, and it was an immediate hit! Now, this cult favorite will be available from coast-to-coast as a seasonal release from September through December 2013. Be on the lookout for this high-caliber addition to our arsenal in 4-packs, 22oz bottles and on draft, because you do not want to miss the release.

A full-bodied Triple IPA, Green Bullet combines New Zealand grown Pacific Gem and Green Bullet hops. Significant pine and citrus hoppiness hit the palate at first sip, accentuated by tropical notes of mango and pineapple, ending with a moderately aggressive, bitter finish. 

Beer Advocate Score: 88 points 

Alcohol by Volume: 10.1%

Case Cost: $13 per 4-pack

*website: http://www.greenflashbrew.com/our-beers.php

December 15 - Weyerbacher Winter Ale

About Weyerbacher Winter Ale:  At Weyerbacher we’ve created a Winter Ale that is a must for any malty beer lover. Winner of a Silver Medal in the 1998 World Beer Championships, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is brewed with deep-roasted chocolate malt. The taste predominates with a warm, roasty flavor, balanced out with a slightly dry finish. It’s smooth but not cloying, with a warming belt of alcohol (5.6% ABV).

Although winter ales predate history, they are believed to have their origin in the pagan celebrations of winter solstice. Later, when monasteries produced the local brew, winter ales were made each year to commemorate the birth of Christ. Back then, winter ales were brewed full-bodied as a source of nutrition for the upcoming winter months. Today, winter ales are typified by their seasonality, their rich, malty flavors and by their deep, dark coloration.

Generally available November through February, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is the perfect libation for a winter meal, with good friends, or beside a warm fire fending off a cold winter night.

Beer Advocate Score: 78 points 

Alcohol by Volume: 5.6%

Case Cost: $38

*website: http://weyerbacher.com/blog/2012/11/winter-ale/

December 14 - Troegs Mad Elf Ale

 

About Troegs The Mad Elf Ale:  The Mad Elf is 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 delicious Ale. The Mad Elf is a jolly and delicious beer for the holidays.

 

Beer Advocate Score: 87 points

 

ABV:  11%
IBU: 15
Color: Ruby Red
Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Chocolate
Hops: Saaz, Hallertau
Yeast: Spicy Belgian
JuJu: Pennsylvania Honey, Sweet and Sour Cherries

Food Complements: Mad Elf pairs nicely with sweet and savory dishes such as pork lion with fruit as well as sharp, pungent cheeses.  It also complements a variety of fruit desserts, while dark bitter chocolate provides a nice contrast.

Serving Suggestions:  Temp: 50-55° F | Glassware: Chalice or Tulip

Alcohol by Volume: 11.0%

Cost: $15 per 6-pack

*website: http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/mad_elf_ale.aspx

December 13 - SixPoint Global Winter Warmer

About SixPoint Global Winter Warmer:  We present the Global Warmer, an authentic Mad Scientists creation based upon an original recipe.  The objective is simple—create awesome liquid and draw attention to the rapidly changing beer climate. Naturally, the beer doesn’t conform to existing style guidelines, because the Mad Scientists brew to their own tastes. This undefinable formulation demonstrates the potency of changing recipes, but does so with nuanced flavor from malt, hops and yeast. Toasted malt expresses rich depth to remind you this is a winter brew. But the citrus hop character and 70 IBUs of incandescent herbal spiciness shine throughout—a new sort of winter warmer for a changing globe.

The Global Warmer is our third brew to go in tall, slim cans, and is 7% ABV with 70 searing IBUs. After a nose characterized by big hop character, an ample, coating bitterness rushes the palate. The malt is a pleasant contrast; it’s soft and complex, with notes of biscuit and toasted caramel.  And the malt presence is deep enough that you’ll detect dark fruit and even mild hints of chocolate as your brew warms.

Beer Advocate Score: 88 points

IBU: 70

Alcohol by Volume: 7.0%

Case Cost: $48

*website: http://sixpoint.com/beers/seasonal/globalwarmer

December 12 - Rogue Mocha Porter

About Rogue Mocha Porter:  Ruddy brown in color, a bittersweet balance of malt and hops with a light cream finish.
Dedicated to the chocolate lover in each of us. Mocha Porter was once known as New Porter, in honor of the town of Newport, Oregon and home of Rogue Ales.

Beer Advocate Score: 87 points

Food Pairing: Beef, Desserts

IBUs: 54
Plato: 13º
AA:  73
Lovibond:  77º

Ingredients: 
Malts: Great Western 2-Row, 135-165, 95-115, and 70-80 Crystal; Chocolate, Black, Munich, and Carastan.

Hops: Sterling & Perle Hops.

Yeast & Water: Rogue's Pacman Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.

Alcohol by Volume: 5.3%

Case Cost: $47

*website: http://rogue.com/beers/mocha-porter.php

December 11 - DuClaw Euforia Brown Ale

About DuClaw Euforia Brown Ale:  This creamy, medium bodied, dark brown pint of liquid bliss combines smooth drinkability with a jubilant swirl of caramel, almond, and toffee flavors to leave you in a state of ecstasy

Beer Advocate Score: 82 points

Style:  Toffee Nut Brown Ale 
Color:  Dark Brown 
Hop Variety:  Fuggle 
Grains:  Pale, Crystal, Carawheat, Chocolate and Rye Malts 
IBUs:  22 BU's 
Gravity:  12.5 plato

Alcohol by Volume: 5.0%

Case Cost: $36

*website: http://www.duclaw.com/beers.aspx

December 10 - Oskar Blues Old Chub Scotch Ale

About Oskar Blues Old Chub Scotch Ale:  It's like Sputnik!  This jaw-dropping Scottish strong ale is brewed with bodacious amounts of malted barley and specialty grains, and a dash of beechwood-smoked malt. Old Chub features semi-sweet flavors of cocoa and coffee, and a wee-bit of smoke. A head-turning treat for malt heads and folks who think they don’t dig dark beer.  Brewed in North Carolina.          

Old Chub is a Scottish style ale brewed with copious amounts of crystal and chocolate malts, and a dash of beechwood-smoked malts. While Dale's Pale Ale ("the best-tasting canned beer I've ever had," according to many brewers and beer experts) is a showcase of both hops and pale malts, Old Chub is a celebration of malts. The cola-colored beer features a dense, tawny head, a creamy mouthful and flavors of caramel, chocolate and lightly roasted malt. Complex and rich, it finishes with a whisper of smokiness that calls to mind a fine single malt scotch. Old Chub weighs in at 8 % alcohol by volume

Beer Advocate Score: 90 points

Food Pairing: Roasted or Smoked Beef or Salmon

Alcohol by Volume: 8.0%

Case Cost: $34

*website: http://brew.oskarblues.com/ob-beers/year-round/old-chub/

December 9 - Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

About Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher Wee Heavy Scotch Ale:  This Scottish-style wee heavy ale is deep ruby in color, full in body with a sweet, malty finish. A great beer for late Fall or early Winter. If it ain’t Scottish it’s...! 

It uses dark crystal malt, amber malt, pale malt, and roasted barley to create the backbone of this malt forward beer.  A long boil caramelizes the malt sugars and adds to the richness. 

Deep ruby in color. Toffee and caramel on the nose. Flavors of caramel, toffee, nuts, molasses and a lightly hopped finish, with notes of faint peat-like smoke. Smooth.

*It was hard to find very much information on this beer, it's not on their website right now.  I think this is a special release beer. 

Beer Advocate Score: 84 points

Alcohol by Volume: 8.0%

Cost:  $11 a 6-pack  

*website: http://www.dbbrewingcompany.com

December 8 - Rogue Dead Guy Ale

About Rogue Dead Guy Ale:  In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman ale yeast. Deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor.

In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved so popular with consumers and especially Grateful Dead fans, that we made it the label for our Maierbock ale. Even though the association with the Grateful Dead band is pure coincidence, we have gratefully dedicated Dead Guy Ale to the Rogue in each of us.

Beer Advocate Score: 89 points

Food Pairing: Pork, Hot & Spicy

IBUs: 40
Plato: 16º
AA:  78
Lovibond:  16º

Ingredients:  2-Row, Maier Munich & C15 Malts; Perle & Sterling Hops; Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast.

Alcohol by Volume: 6.5%

Case Cost: $47

*website: http://rogue.com/beers/dead-guy-ale.php

December 7 - Blue Mountain Lights Out Holiday Ale

About Blue Mountain Lights Out Holiday Ale:  Our holiday Old Ale features a deep malt flavor and earthy hop spiciness given by whole-flower Willamette hops. A range of English crystal malts come forward and, combined with rolled oats, finish with a medium-bodied texture.  Available October-December.  Brewed in Afton, VA.

Beer Advocate Score: 82 points

IBUs: 60

Plato: 18°

Alcohol by Volume: 7.0%

Case Cost: $39

*website: http://www.bluemountainbrewery.com/our-beer/

December 6 - 21st Amendment Fireside Chat

About 21st Amendment Fireside Chat:  Like FDR’s Depression-era radio addresses, which were like a kick in the butt and a hug at the same time, our Fireside Chat is a subtle twist on the traditional seasonal brew. We begin with a rich, dark, English-style ale and then we improvise with spices until we know we have a beer worth sharing with the nation.

Fireside Chat is our early winter seasonal brew available from October through December in six pack cans and on draft. Brewed like a classic, warming Strong Ale but with a subtle blend of hand-selected spices for just the right festive flair.  Brewed in San Francisco.

Beer Advocate Score: 78 points

IBUs: 45
Yeast:  Top Fermenting Ale Yeast
Color:  Deep Ruby Brown
Hops:  Magnum, Goldings
Malts:  Pale, Munich, Wheat, Crystal, Aromatic, Chocolate Malt and De-Bittered Black
Special Ingredients:  Spices, Cocoa Nibs

Alcohol by Volume: 7.9%

Cost: $9.99/6-pack

*website: http://21st-amendment.com/beers/fireside-chat/

December 5 - Grimbergen Double Ale

About Grimbergen Double Ale: Born from double fermentation, the Grimbergen Amber is a generous beer with a dark robe, thanks to the mixing of different malts.  It is rich, deep and ample in the mouth.  This amber beer boasts flavors that are both sweet and bitter; with subtle notes of caramel.

The powerful alcohol aroma plays alongside doughy and ripe plum scents. The flavor initially washes the palate with a mild mix of plum and red grapes and floral, spicy hops that just tickle the tongue. While lovely flavors, they lack complexity. Full and creamy with soft carbonation and a warm alcohol presence, this drinkable beer finishes very well with lingering fruity aftertastes. 

Beer Advocate Score: 85 points

IBUs: 23

Alcohol by Volume: 6.5%

Case Cost: $54

*website: http://www.grimbergenbeer.com/

December 4 - Bison Organic Gingerbread Ale

About Bison Organic Gingerbread Ale: Bison’s ever popular Gingerbread Ale is a delicately spiced holiday porter brewed with ginger, nutmeg and a touch of cinnamon. This medium-bodied ale boasts an intoxicating aroma of fresh baked gingerbread cookies straight from the oven. Well-balanced flavors of molasses, chewy dark malts and holiday spice dominate the palate, leaving behind a smooth, dry spicy finish.

Food Pairing:  Bison’s Gingerbread Ale is an excellent match for all your favorite holiday favorites from roasted sweet potatoes to candied yams, game, duck, butternut squash soup, curries, Thanksgiving turkey, bread pudding, pumpkin pie and cheesecake.

Beer Advocate Score: 78 points

Alcohol by Volume: 6.0%

Cost: $8.99/4-pack

*website: http://bisonbrew.com/bison-organic-seasonal-beers/

December 3 - Ommegang Rare Vos Amber Ale

About Ommegang Rare Vos Amber Ale:  Rare Vos Amber Ale is styled after the smooth, drinkable beers popular in Belgian cafés. It pours a light copper hue, contrasting beautifully with a big, creamy white head. The nose offers orange blossoms and slight spice.  On the palate, the caramel maltiness shines strongly but with little sweetness. The profile leans toward dry fruity (yeast-affiliated), slightly fruity/hoppy with a beguiling spiciness. This complex, medium-bodied beer has a smooth mid-palate and moderate dry finish.  Well-balanced in all elements, it's a mild, mellow brew.  Brewed in Cooperstown, NY.

Food Pairing:  Rare Vos has earned its spot as one of the most food friendly of all of Brewery Ommegang's ales. Its aromatics of citrus and caramel lead the culinary minded to pair it with cheese of all styles or even a rich fig bread pudding.  The ale's flavor profile has a pleasant booziness to it and mild acidity and hops. This combination lends itself to be paired with a rich black truffle and lobster risotto or pork belly and mustard greens. Add it to chili, jambalaya or gumbo to give your dish a pleasant bitterness and roastiness.

Pour:  Pour slowly so as to not disturb the yeast, but with enough vigor to create a luxurious head and release the rich bouquet.

Beer Advocate Score: 91 points

Malts: Pilsner, auroma, caramel
Hops:  Styrian Golding
Spices:  Coriander, sweet orange peel, grains of paradise

OG: 14.2^o Plato
FG: 2.5^o Plato
IBU: 21

Alcohol by Volume: 6.5%

Case Cost: $55

*website: www.ommegang.com/#!beer_vos

December 2 - Devils Backbone Vienna Lager

About Devils Backbone Vienna Lager:  Devils Backbone Vienna Lager, 2012 Gold World Beer Cup and 2009 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal winner, is a chestnut colored lager with a malty aroma and subtle toasty sweetness derived from a multi-stage mash. A pinch of noble hops gives this refreshing beer a clean finish.  Brewed in Lexington, VA.

Beer Advocate Score: 84 points

IBUs: 18

Alcohol by Volume: 4.9%

Case Cost: $35

*website: www.dbbrewingcompany.com/beers.aspx

December 1 - Blue Mountain's Lager

About Blue Mountain's Lager: This authentic Continental-style beer is brewed with 2-row malts and noble hops, then cold fermented and lagered for six glorious weeks. Experience the full, balanced malt flavor.  Brewed in Afton, VA

Beer Advocate Score: 81 points

Plato: 13°

IBUs: 22

Alcohol by Volume: 5.3%

Case Cost: $40

*website: www.bluemountainbrewery.com/our-beer/

The List of Beer

Here's the list of beers and the order to drink them in.  December 1st will be here soon and we will start our beer tasting adventure.  I hope everyone likes the selection!

This year we had a couple helpers pick the beers.  Thanks to Tom DeMott and Kim (from the Galloping Grape in Warrenton) for their help this year!

1. Blue Mountain Lager, 5.3% ABV
2. Devils Backbone Vienna Lager, 4.9% ABV
3. Ommegang Rare Vos Amber Ale, 6.5% ABV
4. Bison Organic Gingerbread Ale, 6.0% ABV
5. Grimbergen Double Ale, 6.5% ABV
6. 21st Amendment Fireside Chat, 7.9% ABV
7. Blue Mountain Lights Out Holiday Ale, 7.0% ABV
8. Rogue Dead Guy Ale, 6.5% ABV
9. Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, 8.0% ABV
10. Oskar Blues Old Chub Scotch Ale, 8.0% ABV
11. DuClaw Euforia Brown Ale, 5.0% ABV
12. Rogue Mocha Porter, 5.3% ABV
13. SixPoint Global Winter Warmer, 7.0% ABV
14. Troegs Mad Elf Ale, 11.0% ABV
15. Weyerbacher Winter Ale, 5.6% ABV
16. Green Flash Green Bullet IPA, 10.1% ABV
17. Schlafly's Tazmanian IPA, 7.2% ABV
18. Rogue Yellow Snow IPA, 6.5% ABV
19. Natty Greene's Red Nose Winter Ale, 6.8% ABV
20. RJ Rockers First Snow, 6.0% ABV
21. Anderson Winter Solstice, 6.9% ABV
22. Southern Tier 2Xmas, 8.0% ABV
23. Great Divide Hibernation Ale, 8.7% ABV
24. Southern Tier Krampus 22oz, 9.3% ABV

Welcome to the Third Annual 24 Days of Beer Christmas Edition

Thank you all for joining in our 3rd annual 24 Days of Beer Christmas edition!  We have set up this Blog so that we can have a central location to banter about our beer tasting journey.  At this blog you will be able to see what beer to drink each day, post comments, read others' comments and inevitably there will be witty comments and some trash talking.

I know not everyone on this list knows everyone else, but everyone here is friends of friends and you can be assured that we all have at least one thing in common.  Everyone assembled here loves beer.  The end goal is for everyone to get to try 24 different beers that they otherwise would have never tried and have some fun doing it.


Our 24 Days of Beer participants are:

1.  Tony & Katy Woskobunik
2.  Mark Bolter
3.  Bill McNary
4.  Joe Maurelli
5.  Tom DeMott
6.  Chris Vandeweert
7.  Nick Goldman
8.  Pat McGown
9.  Scott Shepherd
10.  Kevin Boardman
11.  Joe Garcia
12.  Megan Garcia
13.  Phil Evans
14.  Kris Humphrey
15.  John Congable
16.  Jon Liles
17.  Kyle Herchert
18.  Eddie Herchert
19.  Hugues Beaulieu
20.  Frank Domingoes
21.  Shirley Fowler
22.  Ben Stokes
23.  Chris Schulz
24.  Chris Bock
25.  Mike Fowler
26.  Ryan Simmons
27.  Mike Marshall
28.  Dave Birchett
29.  Brad Winslow
30.  Dave Opdahl
31.  Steve Schmidt
32.  Jeff Carpenter
33.  Don Stack
34.  Brian Tallman
35.  Jeremy Reuter
36.  Evan Mannering