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11.16.09
TOP 5: Winter Beers
The holidays are a great time of year, and it's not just
because of turkey and presents. Local breweries celebrate the season by putting
out hearty, flavorful winter brews that are great to enjoy at holiday parties,
apres ski, or alone in a cabin by a fire. Here are five of New England's best.
 5.
LONG TRAIL
HIBERNATOR ALE
(Bridgewater Corners, Vermont)
This popular ruby-colored, unfiltered Scottish ale includes chocolate
and caramel malts, creating a smooth, easy-to-drink beer.
 4.
GRITTY MCDUFF'S
CHRISTMAS ALE
(Portland, Maine)
Gritty's Christmas Ale is a robust E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter) with a
dark, amber color and a full-bodied, malty taste with a slightly roasted
undertone.
 3.
HARPOON BREWING COMPANY
WINTER WARMER
(Boston, Massachusetts)
One of the classic New England winter ales, the most distinguishable
aspect of Winter Warmer is its hint of cinnamon. The finish of the beer
is a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, giving it a balanced, pumpkin-pie
flavor.
2. OTTER CREEK
WINTER ALE
(Middlebury, Vermont)
Some people are afraid of fruity flavors in their beer, and often for
good reason. Too much sweetness can overpower the beer and make it taste
like a juice box. But, done right, fruit flavor can be a good thing.
With their winter ale, Otter Creek has done it right. Their smooth brown
ale has just a hint of raspberry, striking a perfect balance between
flavor and "beerness," resulting in an exceptionally enjoyable brew.
 1.
BERKSHIRE BREWING COMPANY
CABIN FEVER ALE
(Deerfield, Massachusetts)
With Cabin Fever, BBC has created an amazingly smooth and flavorful ale.
From its copper amber coloring pleasing your eye, to its malty caramel
taste pleasing your palate, it is the premier winter beer to enjoy on a
cold New England night.
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