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Winter Brews

By:Yohanna Best
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MASHED ISSUE 13

We find that people often hurl stones at us when we mention Christmas in September. I get it, it can be a stressful time and it’s not for everyone. But the good news is that you don’t have to celebrate Christmas to enjoy a good winter beer. But if you do want to sit back with a festive brew come December then it pays to start planning and mashing up now. Your brew will be nicely aged by the time the days shrivel in and you’ll feel all cosy (and smug) for thinking ahead.

Plus, homebrew makes awesome presents! It’s way more personal than buying stuff people might not want. And easier on the wallet - especially these days. If you’re feeling extra generous, though, why not treat them to a Dark Farm Mini Keg and fill it with your delicious brew? Just sayin’...

There are loads of recipes out there for winter brews that contain warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, but you don’t have to go all in gingerbread cookie for a beer that you’ll enjoy in the winter. Here are some ideas:

  • Black IPA
  • Stout (try Steve Horsfall’s Porridge Treacle & Blackberry Breakfast Stout recipe
  • Rye IPA
  • Red Ale
  • Best Bitter
  • Porter

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