In an effort to get the SOTM/DOTM off and running again, we are going to broaden the criteria a bit. Instead of sticking strictly to spirits, we'd like to encourage nominations from all categories of beverage. While we're at it, I'd also like to direct you all to THIS thread where you can post your suggestions for future DOTM entries. Remember, wine, beer, spirits, and specific cocktails are all welcome.
For the remainder of this month, I'll invite you all to comment on your favorite seasonal winter beers. It's a little unconventional to go with a category rather than a specific offering, but considering the breadth of brews available and the abbreviated run of this month's thread, I thought it might be fun to comment on our favorite winter brews.
I'll start it off. I have been drinking Sam Adams Holiday Porter quite a bit this winter. This is not a knock your socks off craft brew, but it's a decent go to winter porter that's widely available. It pours a very dark brown, almost black. The flavor isn't complex, but it has a good toasty malt followed by a little bonus spike of bitter hops on the finish. Good medium body in the mouth and the carbonation is right where I like it. I've had better, however I'm never disappointed to crack one open.
Looking forward to hearing what your favorites are!!
For the remainder of this month, I'll invite you all to comment on your favorite seasonal winter beers. It's a little unconventional to go with a category rather than a specific offering, but considering the breadth of brews available and the abbreviated run of this month's thread, I thought it might be fun to comment on our favorite winter brews.
I'll start it off. I have been drinking Sam Adams Holiday Porter quite a bit this winter. This is not a knock your socks off craft brew, but it's a decent go to winter porter that's widely available. It pours a very dark brown, almost black. The flavor isn't complex, but it has a good toasty malt followed by a little bonus spike of bitter hops on the finish. Good medium body in the mouth and the carbonation is right where I like it. I've had better, however I'm never disappointed to crack one open.
Looking forward to hearing what your favorites are!!