I've been overly loud when it comes to voicing my appreciation for the winter warmers and by that I mean I've voiced my disdain for them. Maybe it's just because I've had too many warmers that have been too spiced-up and overly strong for my palette. Over the years, I've noticed that quite a few of them seem eerily similar to each other in aroma and taste. It's rare that I find one that stands out. Don't get me wrong. There are good winter ales out there to be consumed. I just don't notice a lot of them.
To make a long story short, I came across one of those rare stand-outs this past weekend. I acquired a growler full of Penn Brewery's Nut Roll Ale and my world was rocked.
The name of the beer was almost enough to sway me into trying it. I love nut roll and enjoy having a few slices of one every year around Christmas. It's pretty much a staple on the tables of my family's holiday socials and in many other households around Pittsburgh. If you're not up-to-speed on the nut roll thing, then you can learn all about it by reading some of its Wikipedia entry.
This beer had a wonderful aroma of cinnamon and a smooth nutty taste that lingered as it warmed. I can't forget about its slight honey essence, too. Such a fantastic drink. Such an amazing start to the winter warmer season for me. I'm actually excited to come a cross a few new ones as more continue to hit the shelves of our local distributors.
There's only one request I have. There needs to be a winter ale named/themed after one of the great Christmas classics that appear on television (If there isn't one already). If there is, I want to get my hands on it.
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