3 Beers to Christmas

Wow, I can't believe we are only 3 beers to Christmas.  As I've sipped my way though each night's selection, I get a little bit more excited towards the end.  No, not because St. Nick is almost nigh, but because Zoë tends to pick the "better looking" beers towards the end.  Now in full disclosure, this is also how she picks her favorite football teams, i.e. the "better looking" quarterback.  Lately it seems that the "hot" quarterbacks are doing well, so maybe she is on to something.  However, in the case of my beer countdown, I feel totally confident in her selections, as these are some great looking bottles.

Tonight's drink du jour is Yule Smith's Holiday Ale. When I think "Christmas Beer", this is pretty much what I envision.  The nose was full of dark fruit.  The taste was sweet malt, with notes of apple, cherry and cocoa.  The finish was wonderfully hoppy.  This is a great cold night, lit tree, roaring fire, sipping beer.

If 3 is great. I can't wait to see how my next two beers look…or is taste?