Not all winter beers taste like pie, packed with cinnamon, nutmeg and other baking spices. Try one of these unexpected seasonals instead. Hop-lovers will enjoy Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, a super citrusy, fresh hop IPA. The light, Belgian-style Bell’s Winter White Ale achieves a soft clove aroma without any additional spices. And Odell Isolation Ale, with caramel and dark fruit notes, is perfect to savor on a cold evening as you wish for snow.
Cory and Karen King are co-owners at Side Project Brewing and The Side Project Cellar.
This article appears in December 2015.