Christmas Ale

[DixeySJ]

Bottled my Christmas ale today. Didn’t condition as much as I’d hoped in cask so gave it a touch more priming. Added some spice infused vodka to half the batch. I think the taste is fine, hope it gets a little sparkle by Christmas Day .... I used Greg Hughes Winter Warmer recipe, should be around 6% ABV.

Any other seasonal brews on the way ?

 

[An Ankoù]

Bottled my Christmas ale today. Didn’t condition as much as I’d hoped in cask so gave it a touch more priming. Added some spice infused vodka to half the batch. I think the taste is fine, hope it gets a little sparkle by Christmas Day .... I used Greg Hughes Winter Warmer recipe, should be around 6% ABV.

Any other seasonal brews on the way ?

I've got one on: a Bestmalz Red-X with Mandarina Bavaria nearly SMASH. No idea how Santa's going to take to that one.

 

[DavidDetroit]

I've a list of four batches in my signature. I'm considering the Old Ale's and Quadruples as Christmas ales. I don't actually know what constitutes one, exactly.

 

[Lawrence22]

Nice easy drinkers on the go then

I've a list of four batches in my signature. I'm considering the Old Ale's and Quadruples as Christmas ales. I don't actually know what constitutes one, exactly.

 

[Clint]

I have a mosaic pale,American stout,tribute clone and a BIPA. Hopefully brewing Friday...another pale probably.

 

[DavidDetroit]

Nice easy drinkers on the go then

They should come with a caution or warning symbol. The Old Ales should be a treat, as you folks say, by the holidays.
Surprisingly, no overt alcohol but for one which you can feel the warming aspect.

 

[Clint]

Better get the potty in the wardrobe for those...

 

[Petegriffin]

For my Christmas brew I’ve just added the spices to a 6% oatmeal stout. A few cloves, a cinnamon stick and teaspoon of ginger.

I wasn’t sure how to do it safely so I soaked the lot in some boiling water and then drained before adding to the FV. Four days to go to bottling day so fingers crossed I’ve not added any nasties and it tastes suitably festive!