No beer prepares you for the holiday season better than a caffeinated, malt-forward brew like Hotbox Coffee Porter. This newly year-round coffee bomb from Oskar Blues Brewery is a dream come true with notes of Hotbox Roasters cold brew on the nose. Medium-bodied and dry, its coffee-forward palate is balanced with hints of roasted, bittersweet chocolate, a touch of burnt caramel and a delicate array of dried fruit.
Six-pack: $9. Lukas Wine and Spirits, 15678 Manchester Road, Ellisville, 636.227.4543, lukasliquorstl.com
This article appears in November 2018.