At Weyerbacher we’ve created a Winter Ale that is a must for any malty beer lover. Winner of a Silver Medal in the 1998 World Beer Championships, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is brewed with deep-roasted chocolate malt. The taste predominates with a warm, roasty flavor, balanced out with a slightly dry finish. It’s smooth but not cloying, with a warming belt of alcohol (5.6% ABV).
Although winter ales predate history, they are believed to have their origin in the pagan celebrations of winter solstice. Later, when monasteries produced the local brew, winter ales were made each year to commemorate the birth of Christ. Back then, winter ales were brewed full-bodied as a source of nutrition for the upcoming winter months. Today, winter ales are typified by their seasonality, their rich, malty flavors and by their deep, dark coloration.
Generally available November through February, Weyerbacher Winter Ale is the perfect libation for a winter meal, with good friends, or beside a warm fire fending off a cold winter night.
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Is the Winter Ale available ? Work in Berwyn and live in Chester Springs — any idea which stores will carry ?
It is out. Your best bet would be to call our philly distributor and find out which accounts have received it. I have given you the information below. Remember that you can always come to the brewery during tours (SAT 12-3pm) and pick some op.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties
Origlio Beverage
3000 Meeting House Road
Philadelphia, PA 18154
215-698-9500
CW
I work in Malvern and just picked up a six pack of the Winter Ale at the new Wegman’s by Rt 202. I’m enjoying one right now, and it’s fantastic!
It is available on tap at Mike’s York Street Bar and Grill in Warminster, Bucks County
They have it at Whole Foods Market in Milford, CT as of December 4th!
Love the winter ale, ssuper malty, n just a perfect beer for the winter season.
Is the Winter Ale available in Massachusetts?
Dani,
Yes! It just hasn’t shipped (or yet been brewed for) there yet. You’re a tad early – have an imperial Pumpkin, AutumnFest or Harvest Ale!
Cheers!
Bill
Yum! I thoroughly enjoyed a winter ale last night, outside on a beautiful MN evening. We definately don’t have to wait for the snow to fly to enjoy this one.
Had your Winter Ale for the frist last night at P J Whelihans in Hadon Twp NJ. Very good.
Cheers, Kenny!
Thanks for the compliments… There are many bars in Haddon Township that carry our brews. Check out The Pour House (they still have Bourbon Barrel aged Imperial Pumpkin on tap), The Irish Mile, Cork, The Tap House, and of course PJ’s!
I had a couple of Winter Ale’s tonight. I think I taste Coffee. Is that possible? Or is what I’m tasting the Roasted Chocolate that the profile mentions? Either way great Brew!
No coffee, yes ‘roast’ (which is what you taste in coffee). Thanks, August!