One of my big hobbies is beer brewing. It’s basically an extension of cooking which is something else I enjoy. Part of being a beer brewer is I love trying new microbrews. The good thing about this is there is almost an un-endless supply of microbrews available to try. Portland is one of the biggest centers for microbrews in the nation. I’ve got a lot to try but here’s what I’ve liked so far.
Jubelale is Deschutes seasonal christmas brew. A dark ale with a strong roast flavor makes this great with food. Not quite as flavorful as I had hoped, but still very drinkable nontheless
MacTarnahan’s Humbug’r ale is from a small local brewery. Their seasonal brew isn’t quite as dark as the Jubelale and a little smoother in my opinion.
Now this is a beer I could drink a lot of. Very smooth and has a great flavor. While falling under the style guideline of a “Winter Warmer” traditional English Ale, this doesn’t seem to me to be my example of a Christmas seasonal beer.