This Holiday Ale is a true treat from Seattle! Extremely full-bodied,
malty-sweet with a hint of coffee. Brewed with Award-winning recipe. Alcohol
will be around 7.1%.
Our ingredients for this recipe include:
7lb Briess Liquid Malt Extract
Grain Included:
Chocolate Malt
Munich Malt
Wheat Malt
CaraPils Malt
Hops Included:
Centennial Hops
Cascade Hops
Amarillo Hops
Yeast Included:
American Ale Activator WYeast
Other Ingredients:
Irish Moss
Priming Sugar
*Each Kit will include Promash Recipe Guide and basic brewing instructions.*
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Aroma: A wide range of aromatics is possible, although many examples are reminiscent of Christmas cookies,
gingerbread, English-type Christmas pudding, spruce trees, or mulling spices. Any combination of aromatics that
suggests the holiday season is welcome. The base beer style often has a malty profile that supports the balanced
presentation of the aromatics from spices and possibly other special ingredients. Additional fermentables (e.g., honey,
molasses, maple syrup, etc.) may lend their own unique aromatics. Hop aromatics are often absent, subdued, or slightly
spicy. Some fruit character (often of dried citrus peel, or dried fruit such as raisins or plums) is optional but acceptable.
Alcohol aromatics may be found in some examples, but this character should be restrained. The overall aroma should
be balanced and harmonious, and is often fairly complex and inviting.
Appearance: Generally medium amber to very dark brown (darker versions are more common). Usually clear, although
darker versions may be virtually opaque. Some chill haze is acceptable. Generally has a well-formed head that is often
off-white to tan.
Flavor: Many interpretations are possible; allow for brewer creativity as long as the resulting product is balanced and
provides some spice presentation. Spices associated with the holiday season are typical (as mentioned in the Aroma
section). The spices and optional fermentables should be supportive and blend well with the base beer style. Rich,
malty and/or sweet malt-based flavors are common, and may include caramel, toast, nutty, or chocolate flavors. May
include some dried fruit or dried fruit peel flavors such as raisin, plum, fig, orange peel or lemon peel. May include
distinctive flavors from specific fermentables (molasses, honey, brown sugar, etc.), although these elements are not
required. A light spruce or other evergreen tree character is optional but found in some examples. The wide range of
special ingredients should be supportive and balanced, not so prominent as to overshadow the base beer. Bitterness
and hop flavor are generally restrained so as to not interfere with the spices and special ingredients. Generally finishes
rather full and satisfying, and often has some alcohol flavor. Roasted malt characteristics are rare, and not usually
stronger than chocolate.
Mouth feel: A wide range of interpretations is possible. Body is generally medium to full, and a certain malty chewiness
is often present. Moderately low to moderately high carbonation is typical. Many examples will show some well-aged,
warming alcohol content, but without being overly hot. The beers do not have to be overly strong to show some warming
effects.
Overall Impression: A stronger, darker, spiced beer that often has a rich body and warming finish suggesting a good
accompaniment for the cold winter season.
History: Throughout history, beer of a somewhat higher alcohol content and richness has been enjoyed during the
winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season. Many breweries produce unique seasonal offerings
that may be darker, stronger, spiced, or otherwise more characterful than their normal beers. Spiced versions are an
American or Belgian tradition, since English or German breweries traditionally do not use spices in their beer.
**Additional Information was provided by BJCP Style Guidelines.
gingerbread, English-type Christmas pudding, spruce trees, or mulling spices. Any combination of aromatics that
suggests the holiday season is welcome. The base beer style often has a malty profile that supports the balanced
presentation of the aromatics from spices and possibly other special ingredients. Additional fermentables (e.g., honey,
molasses, maple syrup, etc.) may lend their own unique aromatics. Hop aromatics are often absent, subdued, or slightly
spicy. Some fruit character (often of dried citrus peel, or dried fruit such as raisins or plums) is optional but acceptable.
Alcohol aromatics may be found in some examples, but this character should be restrained. The overall aroma should
be balanced and harmonious, and is often fairly complex and inviting.
Appearance: Generally medium amber to very dark brown (darker versions are more common). Usually clear, although
darker versions may be virtually opaque. Some chill haze is acceptable. Generally has a well-formed head that is often
off-white to tan.
Flavor: Many interpretations are possible; allow for brewer creativity as long as the resulting product is balanced and
provides some spice presentation. Spices associated with the holiday season are typical (as mentioned in the Aroma
section). The spices and optional fermentables should be supportive and blend well with the base beer style. Rich,
malty and/or sweet malt-based flavors are common, and may include caramel, toast, nutty, or chocolate flavors. May
include some dried fruit or dried fruit peel flavors such as raisin, plum, fig, orange peel or lemon peel. May include
distinctive flavors from specific fermentables (molasses, honey, brown sugar, etc.), although these elements are not
required. A light spruce or other evergreen tree character is optional but found in some examples. The wide range of
special ingredients should be supportive and balanced, not so prominent as to overshadow the base beer. Bitterness
and hop flavor are generally restrained so as to not interfere with the spices and special ingredients. Generally finishes
rather full and satisfying, and often has some alcohol flavor. Roasted malt characteristics are rare, and not usually
stronger than chocolate.
Mouth feel: A wide range of interpretations is possible. Body is generally medium to full, and a certain malty chewiness
is often present. Moderately low to moderately high carbonation is typical. Many examples will show some well-aged,
warming alcohol content, but without being overly hot. The beers do not have to be overly strong to show some warming
effects.
Overall Impression: A stronger, darker, spiced beer that often has a rich body and warming finish suggesting a good
accompaniment for the cold winter season.
History: Throughout history, beer of a somewhat higher alcohol content and richness has been enjoyed during the
winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season. Many breweries produce unique seasonal offerings
that may be darker, stronger, spiced, or otherwise more characterful than their normal beers. Spiced versions are an
American or Belgian tradition, since English or German breweries traditionally do not use spices in their beer.
**Additional Information was provided by BJCP Style Guidelines.
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BJCP Style Guidelines
Makes approximately 5 gallons.
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