Sunday, November 30, 2014

25 Days of Beermas!

With the Christmas season upon us I wanted to help you deal with crowds, shopping and family by giving you 25 recommendations to help you with some stress relief beverages that can brighten up any holiday experience.  This annual post will be used as an extended version of my December must drink list.  Editors note: I have personally tried every one of these beers and have enjoyed them all.

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December 1 Bourbon County Stout - Goose Island 

Being released on Black Friday this year you might have to beat, steal, or bribe your friends who were able to pick up a four pack of this beer.  One of those beers you want to savor don't let them go bad in your fridge before you drink them all.

December 2 Chai Guy - Black Acre Brewery



A wonderful combination of chai tea spices and a hearty stout will find the most novice beer drinkers clambering for more.

December 3 Rail Splitter - Triton Brewery



Rail Splitter is a great introduction into the world of hop brewed beer.  Rail Splitter comes in as my go to IPA.

December 4 Easy Street Shuffle - Mashcraft Brewery

With a strong banana flavor and nice soft aftertaste, this crisp hefeweizen is a great way to escape the impending cold that will come with winter.

December 5 Katrina - Scarlett Lane Brewery

I found it particularly difficult to choose just one beer from Scarlett lane but Katrina nudged out their competition.  With a strong cinnamon flavor this brown ale is a must have during this Christmas season.

December 6 Dead Guy Ale - Rogue Brewery

Rogue is overall a great brewery.  They constantly create wonderful craft beers and Dead Guy Ale is one of them.  This was my introduction to this brewery and I have never looked back.

December 7 Tribute - Indiana City Brewing



After just three visits this brewery has eased its way into my regular rotations.  Offering half price growlers both Wednesday and Sunday how could you go wrong picking up any of their wonderful beers!

December 8 19 Days Maibock - Two Deep Brewery

With how great this beer is I pray this speciality beer is on tap every time I venture to this brewery.  With a low IBU, high ABV and rich caramel flavor this beer will have you hear angles singing.

December 9 Zombie Dust - 3 Floyds Brewery

With being such a difficult beer to find either on tap or in bottles if you are able to find it this holiday season I would consider yourself "Wining"

December 10 Superfly - Oaken Barrel

Another great job by an Indiana brewery Superbly is a fantastic IPA for the Hophead to seek out.

December 11 Double Bastard - Stone Brewery



Being adopted by wonderful parents when I was just 14 days old; I always used to tell my friends, jokingly, I was the only one that could uses the word bastard.  Taking ownership of the word I also take pride when others use "bastard" to highlight great products.  You will be over joyed when you drink this beer.

December 12 Pirate's Pils - Figure 8 Brewery

It is hard to beat a great pilsner.  After a hard week of work this pilsner will get you ready for a great weekend.

December 13 Lost River - Cutters Brewery



Every once in a while you need to drink a winter beer in the summer and a summer beer during the winter.  Lost River is a great decision to go with this rule.  It's refreshing flavor will send your mind to warmer days.

December 14 Secret Stache - Finche's Beer



A more recent find I found this stout was hard to keep around for very long.  I am very, very excited to try more beers form this brewery.

December 15 Java Mac - Sun King Brewery



Although coming later on in my list you must go out and purchase this beer as quickly as possible, SUPPLIES are limited!  Need a beer to help you wake up for a day full of football this beer will help jump start any Sunday.

December 16 Dirt Wolf - Victory Beer

Need a high ABV to get you through your end of the year slump?  This 8.7% Double IPA is a great way to work your way through the Monday blues.

December 17 Anti-Hero - Revolution Brewery

Loki, Hulk, and the Punisher are great characters that often work for good under their own set of standards.  Revolution Brewery has its own set of standards for creating high quality beer for us to enjoy, so I find this beer's name very fitting.

December 18 Busted Knuckle - Quaff On Brewery



This week when I saw this beer in cans at my local liquor store I about jumped out of my skin in excitement.  Quaff On is one of my favorite destination breweries in the state of Indiana.

December 19 Buffaloe Black IPA - 3 Pints Brewery



This is a spectacular creation.  It was so fantastic now every time I see a black IPA on tap I have to purchase a pint.  Buffaloe Black was my introduction to this type of beer and I regret nothing.

December 20 Qualified - Taxman Brewery



A strong hefty beer, it's high ABU will warm you up on any cold December day.

December 21 90 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Brewery

I might be a little heavy on IPAs and Double IPAs this month but where credit is due I'll send props.  I cannot express how happy I am that Dog Fish is back in Indiana!

December 22 Who's That? - Tow Yard Brewery



Do I plan this?  With 5 dollar growler sales on Monday you can easily run to Tow Yard after work to pick up your Christmas Beer.  Why not purchase their brown ale?

December 23 Preacher's Daughter - Fountain Square Brewery

Outside of being a great beer, how fitting is this name?  I mean come on you have to purchase one of these before Christmas!

December 24 Pouge's Run - Flat 12 Bierwerks

Although a friend once called porters "a lazy man's stout" I find myself really enjoying this porter.  It will be a great way to help you sleep through the night before you open all of your presents on Christmas.

December 25 Teddy Bear Kisses - Upland Brewery



With it's Chocolate flavor inside of a thick stout, even if you do not get what you want for Christmas you will enjoy watching your friends and family open your thought filled gifts when drinking this beer.

Merry Christmas (not gonna say happy holidays!) to everyone.  Remember what this holiday is all about!

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