I cracked open this beer recently and wanted to spotlight it. It's UK brewery Sam Smith's annual "Winter Warmer" ale, just a special holiday-themed beer. Last year I tried an aged Winter Warmer, with surprising results. But that was aged, so I wanted to try it fresh.
I think this is a different recipe from previous batches - it poured much darker (check the link above) with lots of little bubbles. I was pleased - it was crisp and strong, like an Oktoberfest, with a little apple tang at the end. There's notes of cinnamon, cloves, and malt in there making it a pleasant afternoon pint. I liked that it was lighter than your typical end-of-year stouts, which usually end up being dark and thick.
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