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christmas ale

Well we finally got to taste our first attempt at xmas ale, not bad, but not what we were shooting for.  It is drinkable, which is always a plus, but not GLBC xmas ale.  I know it is a tall order to get something that perfect the first time, but you can always hope.  I’ve […]

Christmas ale

Tis the season!!!
I have just bottled my first attempt at a Christmas ale and the preliminary taste is good.  I started out with a basic amber ale, Northland ale from Austin Homebrew, and added honey, cinnamon and ginger, that’s it.   I used the northland because it had cascade hops, for that spicy character, and […]