Tis the season of giving gifts… of beer!

With Thanksgiving over and the end of year rapidly approaching, it is time to share some Cheer with the world, and happiness as well. This week, we will be kicking off some of our holiday ales with Shiner Holiday Cheer. The gem of Shiner, Texas brings us this dark wheat and barley beer, traditional with the time of year. But Shiner has added something to make this holiday ale its own: Peaches and Pecans grown within the state. These additions provide and sweetness and nuttiness that one would expect, but are subtle enough to harmoniously balance the beer, as if singing the praises of the brewmasters. When I first poured the beer, it had a dark copper color, which was a little lighter than I expected from a dark wheat beer, and the aroma reminded me of peaches and cream oatmeal (the brand I will not say), which oddly enough, I had just a few days ago. The peaches were definitely prevalent in the middle to back part of the tasting with some carmelly wheat on the front. I enjoyed this beer because it still gives that festive, holiday beer presence, but is not spiced like most of the other festive ales. It is definitely a nice change of pace. So, when you pick a 6-pack this weekend, remember, they put 6 in the pack so you have enough to share. Give one to someone you love! Cheers!


 


Luke Girman…Beer Geek