Day 20: Lighthouse Brewing Company's Winter Ale

I'm so glad I learned about the temperature thing. This one didn't touch my fridge. Straight from the advent calendar to my makeshift "cellar". Smoky, molasses scents immediately present upon opening, the Winter Ale poured thick, dark, and almost completely free of carbonation.

Remember the Moose Knuckle I liked so much? This may be a Moose Knuckle analog. Same sort of thing going on, same strong chocolate and coffee and deep malt. Smooth, rich and complex. Sipped it while I ate some roast beef and it proved a worthy companion. There is absolutely no light getting through one side of the glass to the other. Dark and thick!

A perfect way for me to celebrate the end of my work week, the winter solstice, the onset of Festivus (for the rest of us!) and a historic day in Utah.

Even if only briefly, same sex marriage is legal in Utah as of today. Hundreds of couples lined up in Salt Lake City to formalize their unions. I'm sure there are many, many people hoisting glasses tonight in that crazy state, so I raise my glass of Winter Ale with them.

Well done, Judge.

Also, suck it, Phil Robertson. Even Louisiana can't hold out for long. The dominos are falling.

It's so much more fun to enjoy and celebrate humanity's progress than it is to ruefully shake your head and brace yourself for judgement. Get on the right side of history, folks. And relax...I'll take you out and buy you a round or two and all will be well.

Oh, yeah, a six pack and four tankards for the Winter Ale. Really nice brew.