January 17, 2011

Winter Warmer from Harpoon Brewery

By Don

We continue on with the Beers of Winter from my recent "Mix Pack."  This one comes to us from Boston, Mass.  No, it's not a Sam Adams.  It's Winter Warmer from Harpoon Brewery.

Harpoon Brewery was started in 1986 by college friends Dan & Rich. Hey, Don & Rick ... Dan & Rich.  Good names, good beer!

Winter Warmer is a Spiced Ale available from November to January.  It's 5.9% ABV and you can find out more on the Harpoon website.

Winter Warmer pours to an Auburn Brown color - almost Maple Syrup-like.  It has a minimal head that dissipated quickly, but did have some decent lacing on the glass.

You definitely get the kick of spices when you drink this one.  It gives you a warming feeling as it's going down.  Cinnamon and nutmeg are evident.

You can take some good gulps of Winter Warmer.  It's not necessarily a "sipping beer."  Because of the Cinnamon and nutmeg, I would say this would be a good one to have with desserts during the holidays.  Maybe with pumpkin pie???

Cheers!

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