Start a fire in the fireplace. Put on your snuggie. Cuddle up with a loved one. That’s right, it’s winter time here in San Diego. Brrrrrrrrrrr. Need some beer recommendations to combat that chilly 50 degree cold? You’ve come to the right place, we picked out a few just for you. The following winter release beers are the strong, sometimes dark cure for the winter time blues.

Local Selections

The Lost Abbey Gift of the Magi

Alesmith Yulesmith – An American Red Ale loaded with hops and caramel malt.
Karl Strauss To The 9′s – An Imperial IPA loaded with pine and citrus flavors.
Lost Abbey The Gift of the Magi – A Belgian Strong Pale Ale brewed with frankincense & myrrh.
Port Santa’s Little Helper – A black, thick Russian Imperial Stout.
Stone Double Bastard Ale – A big aggressive American Strong Ale.
The Bruery Two Turtle Doves – A Belgian Strong Dark Ale brewed with cocoa nibs & toasted pecans.

Not So Local Selections
Deschutes The Abyss – A pitch black oak aged Imperial Stout brewed with licorice and molasses.
Nectar Ales Black Xantus – A Russian Imperial Stout aged in american oak bourbon barrels and infused with organic coffee.
Sierra Nevada Celebration – A dry hopped American IPA with a nice sweet malt backbone.
Telegraph Winter Ale – A smokey, spicey Winter Warmer brewed with cinnamon, allspice, and ancho chilies.

Definitely Not Local Selections
Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux – A nice Saison with a little bit of funk and tartness.
Fantome Noel – A spicy, sweet, fruity Saison.
Mikkeller Santa’s Little Helper – A Belgian Strong Dark Ale brewed with spices and cocoa powder.
Nøgne Ø Winter Ale – A dark roasty English Porter.
St. Feuillien Cuvee de Noel – A Belgian Strong Dark Ale with flavors of fruits and spices.

So head over to your favorite beer shop and pick up a bottle or two to share with your loved ones during the holidays!