Christmas Ale

YorkshireBrew · Oct 1, 2015

Family and friends are already starting to mention that dreaded 'C' word. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't even consider talking about it until December, but I've come to realise that when making your own beer, a certain degree of forward planning is needed to make sure that the drink can reach its optimum flavour in time for any event.

I've invested in a brew belt today to avoid heavy energy bills as the colder weather creeps in. So now all that is left to decide is what to brew for the festive period.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Ideally I would like something which reminds you of Christmas. Possibly with hints of citrus and cinammon, but not something too rich or spiced that you can't manage more than a couple of bottles before being turned off.

stevej · Oct 1, 2015

YorkshireBrew said:
Family and friends are already starting to mention that dreaded 'C' word. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't even consider talking about it until December, but I've come to realise that when making your own beer, a certain degree of forward planning is needed to make sure that the drink can reach its optimum flavour in time for any event.

I've invested in a brew belt today to avoid heavy energy bills as the colder weather creeps in. So now all that is left to decide is what to brew for the festive period.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Ideally I would like something which reminds you of Christmas. Possibly with hints of citrus and cinammon, but not something too rich or spiced that you can't manage more than a couple of bottles before being turned off.

What kind of beers do you normally drink?

nbpicklesno2 · Oct 1, 2015

I always think that Christmas beer is like a Christmas jumper. Will only be worn once and will be regretted for the whole festive period.

YorkshireBrew · Oct 1, 2015

stevej said:
What kind of beers do you normally drink?

Anything and everything. Bitters, Pale Ales, Dark Beers... you name it. Not a massive fan of lagers though.

HebridesRob · Oct 2, 2015

The problem with Old Ale / Winter Ale / Cristmas Ale / Strong Ale is they're rarely easy to drink. A couple of pints & you're done with it. Are you asking for kit suggestions? Recipes? Would it be extract or grain?