A Very Beery Xmas!

After gifts had been exchanged and all the presents were unwrapped, there was nothing else to do but to drink some great beer!

First up was BRRRBON: a Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer from Widmer Bros.
The base beer used in this offering is their standard winter release; Brrr.
Brrr is definetely one of the better examples of that style; which I am apparently becoming a fan of!
However, the Bourbon Barrel aging allowed for a very unique beer with subtle notes of bourbon and vanilla.
Surprisingly, very balanced and not overwhelming boozy, despite the addition of  2% abv due to the barrel aging.

After sharing the BRRRBON with my dad, I decided to move onto Full Sail's Old Boardhead Barlewyine.
I have been meaning to try this beer for quite some time, but for whatever reason never did.
I stumbled upon this years vintage at Rocket Market for only $4.50!
Very well balanced, hoppy, and a little lower in alcohol compared to the average American Barleywine.
Old Boardhead was definitely a solid beer for the price!

We had an amazing Christmas dinner and I decided to pair it with Deschute's Jubelale.
Another winter warmer that complimented the food quite well.
I felt like a King sitting down to this meal!

Twice baked potato, Celebration Cranberries,  Broccoli, and a Cornish hen.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed some good beers and great times; CHEERS!