Seasonal Beers

Commander Quan · 10-17-2008, 02:37 PM

With the leaves changing and a chill in the air we are coming up upon my favorite time season of the year...Beer Season, or more specifically, the seasonal beer season.
I've been drinking pumpkin ales reciently mostly Buffalo Bills and Jacks, which happens to be a pretty good offering from AB. The Harvest Moon ale really didn't do anything for me, and the Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale was to much like drinking the juice from and actually pumpkin rather than a beer with spices.
I can't wait for the Winter and Xmas beers to start showing up on the shelves and on tap; St. Nikolas Bock, Great Lakes Xmas, Goose Island, the Sam Adams sampler (except for that god awful lambic they always put in there) and then the Imperil Stouts.

Scottw · 10-17-2008, 02:41 PM

I'll tell you this, my favorite holiday beers are the Anchor Merry Christmas and happy new year ale and the best is the Old Fezziweg Ale found in the Sam Adams seasonal sampler.

FriskyDingo · 10-17-2008, 02:54 PM

Definitely looking forward to the winter ales!
Currently I am enjoying the Goose Island Harvest Ale. Goes great with the cooler months of Fall.

massphatness · 10-17-2008, 07:54 PM

Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale

BengalMan · 10-17-2008, 08:21 PM

Blue Moon's is pretty good. Ichabod is one of my favorites this season. Another very good one is Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest.

awsmith4 · 10-17-2008, 11:03 PM

Of all the Pumkins i've had so far this year the Dogfish Head has been my favorite with the Blue Moon not far behind.

tnip23 · 10-17-2008, 02:42 PM

If you want a pumpkin beer that tastes like pumpkin pie spices. Weyerbacher imperial pumpkin and Southern Tier Pumpking fit that bill quite nicely, both are quite high in abv. though 9-10%.

livwire68 · 10-17-2008, 02:50 PM

One of my favorite micro-breweries is in Estes Park, CO. In the fall and winter they would do a raspberry-porter

, they just mix their raspberry wheat and their porter.

cherrybomb · 10-19-2008, 02:14 AM

dogfish head punkin ale

VirtualSmitty · 10-19-2008, 11:12 AM

elderboy02 · 10-19-2008, 11:45 AM

I hate Sam Adams Boston Lager, but the Sam Adams Oktoberfest is pretty good!

10-19-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Ok this stuff is brewed down the road. You a local guy? If so, the redhook brew pub has the seasonal on cask, and if they put it back on try the maibock. Its made only for the pub, can't even get growls. The stuff is fantastic.

I blue moon pumpkin is good

as is redhook Harvest Ale.

Seanohue · 10-20-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I hate Sam Adams Boston Lager, but the Sam Adams Oktoberfest is pretty good!

got a case of the Octoberfest a few days ago. Really good stuff!

gettysburgfreak · 10-20-2008, 12:29 PM

octoberfest gets my vote

gettysburgfreak · 11-02-2008, 04:52 PM

does anyone know when they stop selling sam adams oktoberfest?

icantbejon · 11-03-2008, 04:08 AM

No seasonal beer excites me more than

It is my driving motivation to getting home. I love this beer!

Nimbus · 10-22-2008, 08:04 PM

Octoberfest by Samuel Adams is still around. Go get some before they sell out.

My favorite beer anytime of the year.

From the Samuel Adams website:

"The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest is a malt lover's dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter's heartier brews."

BengalMan · 10-22-2008, 11:48 PM

I picked up a couple cases of Sam Adams Octoberfest and Dogfish Pumpkin as they have been my two favorites this year and want to keep some around post-season.

10-23-2008, 10:17 AM

Man, I wish we could get Dogfish Head out here in Oklahoma. I've had to settle lately for things like the Reverend, Salvation, and Hog Heaven Barleywine from Avery...

coach · 11-16-2008, 09:21 AM

Jack,
GL Xmas Ale was released 2 weeks ago. I bought a 6 pack. This years brew is very hearty on the "ginger" not too much sweetness of the honey[damn bees]. Also the price went up $1 a 6pk to 10.99

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10-17-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Seasonal Beers With the leaves changing and a chill in the air we are coming up upon my favorite time season of the year...Beer Season, or more specifically, the seasonal beer season. I've been drinking pumpkin ales reciently mostly Buffalo Bills and Jacks, which happens to be a pretty good offering from AB. The Harvest Moon ale really didn't do anything for me, and the Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale was to much like drinking the juice from and actually pumpkin rather than a beer with spices. I can't wait for the Winter and Xmas beers to start showing up on the shelves and on tap; St. Nikolas Bock, Great Lakes Xmas, Goose Island, the Sam Adams sampler (except for that god awful lambic they always put in there) and then the Imperil Stouts.

10-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Seasonal Beers I'll tell you this, my favorite holiday beers are the Anchor Merry Christmas and happy new year ale and the best is the Old Fezziweg Ale found in the Sam Adams seasonal sampler. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-17-2008, 02:54 PM	#3
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: Seasonal Beers Definitely looking forward to the winter ales! Currently I am enjoying the Goose Island Harvest Ale. Goes great with the cooler months of Fall. __________________ -= http://www.hoosierherfers.com =-

10-17-2008, 07:54 PM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Seasonal Beers Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#5
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Seasonal Beers Blue Moon's is pretty good. Ichabod is one of my favorites this season. Another very good one is Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest.

10-17-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Seasonal Beers Of all the Pumkins i've had so far this year the Dogfish Head has been my favorite with the Blue Moon not far behind.

10-17-2008, 02:42 PM	#7
tnip23 New Patriotic Dissenter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Troy Location: central PA Posts: 90 Trading: (2)	Re: Seasonal Beers If you want a pumpkin beer that tastes like pumpkin pie spices. Weyerbacher imperial pumpkin and Southern Tier Pumpking fit that bill quite nicely, both are quite high in abv. though 9-10%. __________________ "If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don't actually live longer, it just seems longer."--Clement Freud

10-17-2008, 02:50 PM	#8
livwire68 Las Vegas Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the Asylum Posts: 509 Trading: (7)	Re: Seasonal Beers One of my favorite micro-breweries is in Estes Park, CO. In the fall and winter they would do a raspberry-porter , they just mix their raspberry wheat and their porter. __________________

10-19-2008, 02:14 AM	#9
cherrybomb Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 291 Trading: (15)	Re: Seasonal Beers dogfish head punkin ale

10-19-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Seasonal Beers __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-19-2008, 11:45 AM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Seasonal Beers I hate Sam Adams Boston Lager, but the Sam Adams Oktoberfest is pretty good!

10-20-2008, 12:29 PM	#14
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Seasonal Beers octoberfest gets my vote __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

11-02-2008, 04:52 PM	#15
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Seasonal Beers does anyone know when they stop selling sam adams oktoberfest? __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

11-03-2008, 04:08 AM	#16
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Seasonal Beers No seasonal beer excites me more than It is my driving motivation to getting home. I love this beer! __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

10-22-2008, 08:04 PM	#17
Nimbus ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: J Posts: 523 Trading: (7)	Re: Seasonal Beers Octoberfest by Samuel Adams is still around. Go get some before they sell out. My favorite beer anytime of the year. From the Samuel Adams website: "The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest is a malt lover's dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter's heartier brews."

10-22-2008, 11:48 PM	#18
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Seasonal Beers I picked up a couple cases of Sam Adams Octoberfest and Dogfish Pumpkin as they have been my two favorites this year and want to keep some around post-season.

10-23-2008, 10:17 AM	#19
CoroHo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Seasonal Beers Man, I wish we could get Dogfish Head out here in Oklahoma. I've had to settle lately for things like the Reverend, Salvation, and Hog Heaven Barleywine from Avery...

11-16-2008, 09:21 AM	#20
coach Hiding in Klug"s Humi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: twinsburg oh Posts: 258 Trading: (3)	Re: Seasonal Beers Jack, GL Xmas Ale was released 2 weeks ago. I bought a 6 pack. This years brew is very hearty on the "ginger" not too much sweetness of the honey[damn bees]. Also the price went up $1 a 6pk to 10.99 r