#94 - First Frost - Fullsteam - Belgian Strong Dark Ale - 8.8 %
This might have been my favorite winter ale from 2020. It was much better than Cold Mountain which was good. First Frost has persimmons forward which provide natural holiday spice flavors of cinnamon and almost like an apricot. I used to eat fresh persimmons growing up, but you have to wait until they're fresh - after the first frost.
fuse reports that Fullsteam has many excellent brews, so I should try more. But this one deserves a spot on my list
#95 - Black Oak - Red Oak Brewing - Unfiltered and Unpasteurized. Brewed with a blend of 8 malts.
Red Oak makes outstanding lagers. It's all they do. Did I mention I like Doppelbocks.
What's a good beer to wash down the taste of a grim slog of a hoops season?
And, I already know the answer will come back, "any"...
Nothing incites bodily violence quicker than a Duke fan turning in your direction and saying 'scoreboard.'