Malty, sweet, and rich often having a chocolate, caramel, nutty, and/or toasty quality. Hop flavor can be light to moderate and may have a citrusy character. It is related to the American Pale and American Amber Ales but with more caramel and chocolate character which tends to balance the hop bitterness and finish. Made with pale malt plus crystal and dark malts. American hops are typical but UK or Noble hops can be used. Original gravity ranges from 1.045 – 1.060 and hop bitterness is 20 – 40 IBU. Winter Warmers are generally distinguished from Strong Brown Ales by the addition of spice or fruit for a ‘seasonal’ quality.

BRIDGEPORT EBENEZER ALE – WINTER WARMER 6.4% (OREGON) 12oz $3.50
Deep ruby amber color. Sweet candy and spice aroma with hints of pineapple and tropical fruits. Flavors are a rich holiday treat with smoky malts giving way to bold spices and herbal hops. Complex and never overpowering, this beer opens up with additional depth as it warms.

ATLANTA BREWING COMPANY RED BRICK ALE – ENGLISH BROWN ALE 5.9% (GEORGIA) 12oz $4
Amber color with an off-white head. Aromas are roasted grains and caramel. Flavors are a nutty roasted blend of 5 malts that support a very well crafted English Brown Ale and finishes with hints of cocoa and hazelnut. The flagship beer from ABC and a very fine offering.

OSKAR BLUES OLD CHUB ALE – SCOTTISH ALE 8% (COLORADO) 12oz $4.50
Smoky malts and rich coffee flavors make Old Chub a favorite among the Scottish Ales. The beer shares many of its best traits with the Stouts and Porters, given its dark-brown, almost-black color, its roasted-chocolate malt flavors and its touch of licorice. Even with all of the smoky, roasted-chocolate flavor, it still manages to finish with a slightly sweet taste that is infinitely rewarding.

SAMUEL SMITH’S NUT BROWN ALE 5% (ENGLAND) 12oz      $5.50
This aptly named ‘Nut Brown Ale’ delivers on its promise with a sweet caramel malt profile and a dry, nutty finish that’s reminiscent of walnuts and hazelnuts. One of the finest examples of the English Brown Ale style in the world.

DOGFISH HEAD IMMORT ALE – AMERICAN STRONG ALE 11% (DELAWARE) 12oz $7
One of Dogfish Head’s seasonal specialty beers made with maple syrup and agd in oak. Dark caramel color. The nose gives some evidence of the high ABV as well as hits of maple syrup, raisins and some smokiness. The flavor is a wonderful balance between the maple syrup sweetness and the vanilla bitterness of fresh oak. Full bodied and rich.

JOLLY PUMPKIN/ STONE/ NOGNE SPECIAL HOLIDAY ALE – WINTER WARMER 9% (MICHIGAN) 12oz $7
Clear dark brown with a creamy head. Pleasing malt aroma with a delicate spice boquet of sage and corriander. Flavors are a delicious blend of piney hops and herbal bittersweet goodness. Green apples and light wild notes add to the bold complexity of this very nice collaboration ale.

DOGFISH HEAD PALO SANTO MARRON – AMERICAN BROWN ALE 12% (DELAWARE) 12oz $7.50
A new creation from the guys at Dogfish Head produced in giant all-wood tanks made from Palo Santo wood. Pours black walnut brown with a mocha head. Flavors are of fresh vanilla-caramel oakiness with dark fruits, light spiciness, and some hop bitterness. The finish echos the nose and invites you to enjoy yet another memorable sip.

ST. PETER’S WINTER ALE- WINTER WARMER 6.3% (ENGLAND) 500ml $7.50
This winter warmer blends many of the flavors commonly found in an Old Ale with flavors that are typical to a lightly hopped brown ale. Very dark brown in color with a creamy head. Aromas are mostly roasted malts with some dark fruit and spices. Flavors are sweet malts with hop bitterness, spices, nuts, and chocolate. Finish is hop bitterness and a light saltiness. Unique and tasty.

TRAQUAIR HOUSE ALE- SCOTCH ALE/ WEE HEAVY  7.2%  (SCOTLAND) 11.2oz $10
Pours crimson brown with an off-white head. Aromas are of dark sweet fruits and malts. Earthy and peaty fragrances come through as well. The flavor profile is very complex but not overpowering. Rich malt flavors mesh with herbal woody flavors and dark fruits and alcohol warmth. Finishes warm with light fruitiness.

ALLAGASH MUSETTE – WEE HEAVY 10% (MAINE) 750ml $18
A recent addition to Allagash’s Barrel Aged Series and a welcome one at that. Sweet caramel malts are tempered by smokey woody notes and yeild to numerous dark fruity flavors along the way. Slight nuttiness in each sip. Finishes strong with tremendous malt girth and complex flavor.