Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale

Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale by

Anderson Valley Brewing Company

ABV 6.9%

This was the first  Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer i have tasted. I tasted it after a naked October swim at our takeout on the north Santiam. After a freezing swim i felt that i was ready for a winter ale.

Its richness makes you say "wow". It has almost no hops bitterness and is full of maltness without the "strong spice flavor" of other winter ales. It has a caramel and vanilla taste. Theron said it is like "cream soda for adults" and i couldn't agree more. I enjoyed "Winter Solstice" but with its richness I couldn't see myself drinking more than 1 can in a sitting. 

RRCBR  Class III+