Steve’s Twelfth Beer of Christmas comes from Whistler, BC: Whistler Brewing’s Valley Trail Chestnut Ale.
I have saved my absolute favorite beer for last.
First: if you have never had roasted chestnuts go out and do that right now or this will not make sense. It is worth it.
This is actually a Fall beer but I tend to drink it at Christmas.
A pleasant burnt honey colour to the body and a white head with a brown tinge.
The nose is all chestnut and really rolls through the nose bringing a very Fall/Winter feel.
Make sure to take air in with your first sip and a light cognac flavour. This beer has a great flavour, chestnut and caramel maltiness along with several subtle bitter notes. I honestly can’t do this beer justice through text and words. Try it.
