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Now that Samuel Adams Octoberfest is gone for the season, what should I fill my fridge with now? Yes, I'm looking for suggestions/recommendations. If I could get just a 12-pack (or case) of Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock, I would. But, they don't sell it on its own.

The Sam Winter Lager is very good. Also am a big fan of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale


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just for the record


BEST THREAD TITLE EVER

I was just on Sam's website, and they have a new beer, Merry Mischief

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Looks interesting! It says "Not Your Mother's Gingerbread". I'll let you know if I find any.

Yeah, I thought you'd like the title of this thread, newb! Plus, I knew I'd get at least one answer! LOL!

Oh, and thanks for the rec of the Sierra Nevada. I'll see if I can find it.

It's gay....

hmmm....will have to look for the gingerbread one....not sure if I'm gonna like it

gay as in happy?

I didn't think I would like chocolate beer, but I do. If I find the Merry Mischief, I'll give it a go.

It's getting a score of 83 on the Beer Advocate website -->http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/35/86326

it's also a 9% abv.......a bit of a kick

After reading the reviews, now I'm even more interested to try it!

You can't go wrong picking up the twelve pack of Sams Winter classics

the 6 beers included are pretty great.


at least they got rid of the Cherry Lambic that use to be in there

I'm really liking Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale.

Magic Hat does a good winter brew, as well.

for something different to warm you on a cold winter night, make a batch of these....they taste just like apple pie

1 gallon apple cider
1/2 gallon apple juice
2 cups sugar
5 cinnamon sticks
2 cups Everclear alcohol

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Heat first three ingredients to dissolve sugar.
Once it has cooled, add 2 C. Everclear.
Add 1-2 cinnamon sticks per glass bottle.
Pour into glass bottles.
Makes 2 1/2 Gal.

the wife made this last month....they went pretty quick:D

Hmm, a friend is having a party in a couple of weeks - I just might make that! Thanks, newb!

And, thank you Atraxi for the recs! I'll definitely give the Blue Moon a try!

No problem! Thank you for making this thread, I already love it.

Also, to keep you warm on a cold winters night- Hot chocolate+peppermint Schnapps.

And a warm body next to ya.

My favorite winter beer would be Great Lakes Christmas Ale

My favorite is hot chocolate with Bailey's. :D

Yeah, that won't be happening. ;)

I ended up picking this up last night. The liquor store near me didn't have the Merry Mischief. I'll look in the bigger liquor store this weekend.

http://www.wychwood.co.uk/#/home//hobgoblin/home Im a fan of the Wychwood brewery,particularly Hobgoblin.Dunno if you can get it over the pond but its a very tasty tipple

Just went on the website for the bigger liquor store (www.totalwine.com) and they'll have it in January! Thanks, Dara!

And they also have the Merry Mischief! Hmm, I may be hitting there after work!

I've had there signature brew and the Scarecrow.....enjoyed them both

six point brewery's righteous ale is my drink of the moment

I'm going to have to keep a list of all these recommendations. I don't have enough room in my fridge for all this beer! :p

Goliath beer by them and green goblin cider are also rather nommy!.

A couple of my favorite winter brews:

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Anchor Christmas Ale 2012

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Rogue Santa's Private Reserve

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Samuel Smith Winter Welcome

And then if you like really dark beers, you can't go wrong with Founder's Breakfast Stout or Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout to warm you up on a chilly winter night.

This is great! Thanks for all the recommendations, everyone! As I try them all, I'll let you know my thoughts on them.

another really good one

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THIS THREAD IS MAKING ME THIRSTY

LOL, me too, newb! :p:D

Four more hours til I get to go home and imbibe!

Also agree with Fortunato on the Founders brews

I only had a couple of theirs but they were very good

I'm on the lookout for their Breakfast Stout

I have never been a big Sam Adams fan, after reading through the suggestions there are a few I'll be trying. Most likely the Blue Moon Winter Abbey, since I like Blue Moon. Although that reasoning didn't exactly work in my favor before with Newcastle, I didn't much care for Newcastles Werewolf, too bitter for me.

The only thing I can really add to this thread is that

Total Wine > Lee's

Ok....so I had no choice but to seek out the damn gingerbread stout from Sam Adams....found it.

Very good and pretty smooth for a 9% abv. But at $7 for a 22 ounce bottle....This will be a special occasion brew.



also grabbed a six of the Harpoon Chocolate stout which I shall make disappear over the weekend:D

I didn't make it to the liquor store last night, was too tired after work. All I wanted to do was go home, have some dinner, and veg. I'll try tonight.