Day 2 of the Christmas Advent beers (bottle). What is funny is that I also had one saved from a variety pack I just had last week (can). So I’m going to do a double up review. Starting with the bottle. This is spicy that has a ginger, light+ cinnamon taste. Has a light+ toffee malt. Spicy side is just a little more dominant. I’m still waiting for any citrus to show up as I finish the bottle. Bottle best by date Apr 2026. Can: This seemed a little maltier with the toffee being a little more present. The spicy side was basically the same. This seemed more well balanced. I’m still waiting for any citrus to show up. Best by May 2026.

Nice spiciness. Good malt hints. Nice beer!

In a bit of a spicy mood, so I'm going to try this Sam Adam's Red ale. Beautiful color, crystal clear, red with just a touch of tangerine. Combine this with a burnt orange frothy head and it looks like something good. Malty sweet ale aroma adding a little cinnamon in the background. A moderate amount of carbonation. As for the taste. I'm surprised at how much of the ginger is in the forefront with the cinnamon a little behind it. The only thing I'm getting resembling orange peel is the pithy bitterness, definitely citrus, but no real orange that I can find. An interesting beer, and since it's been getting a little nippy here, temperature wise, I was ready for something that had a wintertime season spice in it.