Seasonal Beers

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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big john wrote:
backstreets77 wrote:
J.LeP wrote:It's Troegs Mad Elf for me. A word of caution, 11% AVB!
Im a diehard Troegs guy. So always Mad Elf. And yes I do watch my Elf intake now so I dont get Elfed.
Walked into the beer distributer yesterday and they have 19 cases of Mad Elf on sale for $49.99.
That's a little cheaper than usual. :pirate:
Hey, John, hope you're feeling better....... :pirate:

Mad Elf isn't cheap, but very good........maybe it is the 11% ABV! :roll:
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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Here's a recent article from a Richmond, VA web site that picks "The Top 10 Winter Beers":
http://www2.richmond.com/entertainment/ ... ar-685673/

Happy to see they include Troeg's Mad Elf as we have discussed in this thread.....and the Samuel Adams Winter Variety Pack is another decent choice, too, if you are having friends over the house during the holidays.
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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Landshark Girl wrote:Just tried Thirsty Dog's 12 Dogs of Christmas out of Akron, OH this past weekend. It is very good!

Also, I'm trying to get Troeg's Mad Elf where I work since it got such rave reviews in this thread.
Just curious: Have you found any Mad Elf (http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/mad_elf_ale.aspx) yet in your area???? :pirate:
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Re: Seasonal Beers

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If anyone lives within driving distance of Chambersburg, PA you really should check out our local brewery, Roy Pitz Brewing opened in 2008.

Here's a link to where the Roy Pitz brews can be found other than the brewery:
http://www.roypitz.com/wp/store-locator/

They are developing quite a local following here. Very good seasonal beers, too...... :pirate:
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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Bfan53again wrote:
Landshark Girl wrote:Just tried Thirsty Dog's 12 Dogs of Christmas out of Akron, OH this past weekend. It is very good!

Also, I'm trying to get Troeg's Mad Elf where I work since it got such rave reviews in this thread.
Just curious: Have you found any Mad Elf (http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/mad_elf_ale.aspx) yet in your area???? :pirate:
No...we tried to get it from our beverage distributer but couldn't...not sure why. Someone called yesterday looking for it, though. We have something called "Bad Elf" though...not sure who makes it and also not sure if it's any good.
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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Abita christmas Ale
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Haven't had any of the Saint Arnold Christmas Ale yet this year, but we had some last year in Gruene when JumpUP told us about it. The brewery is in Houston.

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Also we can get Shiner Holiday Cheer brewed by the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas right here in HEB Grocery Store.

Happy Holidays from the "Little Brewery" in Shiner, TX. We hope you enjoy your Shiner Cheer, an Old World Dunkelweizen brewed with Texas peaches and roasted pecans. The malty flavors of this dark wheat ale are enhanced through the use of malted barley and wheat. And Kräusening ensures a smoothness that makes the subtle peach and pecan flavors all the more satisfying. May your days be merry and bright and your Shiner be ...
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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Landshark Girl wrote:
Bfan53again wrote:
Landshark Girl wrote:Just tried Thirsty Dog's 12 Dogs of Christmas out of Akron, OH this past weekend. It is very good!

Also, I'm trying to get Troeg's Mad Elf where I work since it got such rave reviews in this thread.
Just curious: Have you found any Mad Elf (http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/mad_elf_ale.aspx) yet in your area???? :pirate:
No...we tried to get it from our beverage distributer but couldn't...not sure why. Someone called yesterday looking for it, though. We have something called "Bad Elf" though...not sure who makes it and also not sure if it's any good.
Bad Elf???? I don't like the sound of that...... :o :pirate:
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Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Whodat81 wrote:Abita christmas Ale
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Welcome and thanks for posting! I love reading about all of the craft brewers around the country.....and I'm glad they are out there for us beer lovers. :pirate:
On most days I say: "Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been...."
Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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conched wrote:Haven't had any of the Saint Arnold Christmas Ale yet this year, but we had some last year in Gruene when JumpUP told us about it. The brewery is in Houston.

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Makes me thirsty looking at the picture...... :o :wink:
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Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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conched wrote:Also we can get Shiner Holiday Cheer brewed by the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas right here in HEB Grocery Store.

Happy Holidays from the "Little Brewery" in Shiner, TX. We hope you enjoy your Shiner Cheer, an Old World Dunkelweizen brewed with Texas peaches and roasted pecans. The malty flavors of this dark wheat ale are enhanced through the use of malted barley and wheat. And Kräusening ensures a smoothness that makes the subtle peach and pecan flavors all the more satisfying. May your days be merry and bright and your Shiner be ...
COLD!! Prosit! ;)


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This one really sounds interesting.......doubt if I can find it PA though! :cry:
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Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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Bfan53again wrote:
conched wrote:Also we can get Shiner Holiday Cheer brewed by the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas right here in HEB Grocery Store.

Happy Holidays from the "Little Brewery" in Shiner, TX. We hope you enjoy your Shiner Cheer, an Old World Dunkelweizen brewed with Texas peaches and roasted pecans. The malty flavors of this dark wheat ale are enhanced through the use of malted barley and wheat. And Kräusening ensures a smoothness that makes the subtle peach and pecan flavors all the more satisfying. May your days be merry and bright and your Shiner be ...
COLD!! Prosit! ;)
This one really sounds interesting.......doubt if I can find it PA though! :cry:
they have it in a lot of stores in Ohio, but it's really sweet :-?
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While I'm not big on chocolate, this is one of my favorite seasonals. 8)

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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im with conched on this one. nothing better than a St Arnold Christmas Ale to ring in the season.

I also love to drink Dogfish Head's Palo Santo Marron once the weather cools off. It's a year-round brew, but works perfect in the winter since it's dark w/ flavors or caramel and vanilla.

(also, conched...if you're feeling adventurous, mix St Arnolds Christmas Ale and Elissa IPA together in a pint glass - 50%/50%. Brock, the SA owner, told us about that. They call it a Sailing Santa. It's amazing!)

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VanillaGrl wrote:While I'm not big on chocolate, this is one of my favorite seasonals. 8)

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I agree......I wouldn't want to drink this brew a lot, but in winter it does hit the spot! I'm a big fan of Sam Adams family of beers..... :pirate:
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Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"

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Re: Seasonal Beers

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spadilly wrote:im with conched on this one. nothing better than a St Arnold Christmas Ale to ring in the season.

I also love to drink Dogfish Head's Palo Santo Marron once the weather cools off. It's a year-round brew, but works perfect in the winter since it's dark w/ flavors or caramel and vanilla.

(also, conched...if you're feeling adventurous, mix St Arnolds Christmas Ale and Elissa IPA together in a pint glass - 50%/50%. Brock, the SA owner, told us about that. They call it a Sailing Santa. It's amazing!)

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Delaware's Dogfish brews are very interesting and good.......and that mix of yours sounds great! :pirate:
On most days I say: "Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been...."
Sometimes I can only say: "There is no dumbass vaccine......"

If something or someone gets you down, just remember: "In a hundred years it all won’t matter.........."
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Harpoon Winter Warmer.
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