This winter I’ve tried quite a few seasonal beers; more than I did last year. Thanks to Anderson Valley being added to the list of beers distributed in Missouri I’m able to give their Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale a try.
The beer pours with a thick, tan head that settles quickly. The nose has hints of spice and sweetness from the malts. This beer has a nice mouthfeel, not too heavy, but not too thin either. It is a little sweet and is nicely carbonated. The beer tastes similar to what I think of as an english style. Not my favorite, but it is good.