These are the 10 highest rated winter beers

 

#plinytheyounger2017 #rrbc Busy getting ready for our 13th Annual release of #plinytheyounger this Friday at our pub! Forecast looks like... rain, for the next 5 days or so. If you are joining us this weekend, bundle up! Check out our website for helpful tips and Younger rates at local hotels. Hope to share a Younger or two with a few of you in the next couple of weeks!

A post shared by Russianriverbrewingofficial (@russianriverbrewingofficial) on Feb 1, 2017 at 8:37pm PST

Brewery: Russian River Brewing

Rating: 4.35 (out of 5)

Style: Imperial IPA

Description: "Pliny the Younger was Pliny the Elder’s nephew, in the case of this beer, the 'Younger' is a triple IPA. Pliny the Younger is hopped three times more than our standard IPA, and is dry hopped four different times."

 

A post shared by Bell's Brewery (@bellsbrewery) on Nov 7, 2017 at 5:14am PST

Brewery: Bell's Brewery

Rating: 4.27 

Style: Imperial Stout

Description: "One of the earliest examples of the Russian Imperial Stout in the United States, Expedition Stout offers immensely complex flavors crafted specifically with vintage aging in mind, as its profile will continue to mature and develop over the years. A huge malt body is matched to a heady blend of chocolate, dark fruits, and other aromas. Intensely bitter in its early months, the flavors will slowly meld and grow in depth as the beer ages. Available October-March."

 

This month's Beer Hall Cellar Raid is a week earlier than usual, and we're renting a Krampus. Seriously. They're cheaper to rent than buy, it's a real commitment. See you Monday (12/18). #surlybrewing

A post shared by Surly Brewing (@surlybrewing) on Dec 15, 2017 at 2:01pm PST

Brewery: Surly Brewing Company

Rating: 4.2

Style: Imperial Stout

Description: "This massive Russian Imperial Stout brings waves of flavors; chocolate, cherries, raisins, coffee, and toffee. We add a touch of hops to make this delicious brew even tastier. 85 IBUs."

 

Who’s ready to fall into The Abyss once again? This classic barrel-aged Imperial Stout will be available at our pubs in Oregon on November 17th and near you shortly thereafter. #TheAbyss #BarrelAged #Stout

A post shared by Deschutes Brewery (@deschutesbeer) on Nov 10, 2017 at 6:22pm PST

Brewery: Deschutes Brewery

Rating: 4.2

Style: Imperial Stout

Description: "This special Reserve Series brew will only be offered December – February (limited distribution). The Abyss: Stout brewed with licorice and molasses with 33% aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels. It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s mysterious. Aged in French Oak and Bourbon barrels, this special brew has immeasureable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. The flavor of molasses and licorice draw you in further and further with each sip. The Abyss beckons. Enjoy the journey."

 

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Brewery: Hair of the Dog Brewing Company

Rating: 4.19

Style: American Strong Ale

Description: "Matt VandenBerghe and Matt Bonney (Bottleworks and Brouwers in Seattle) personify the spirit and dedication that has helped craft beer become the vibrant industry it is today. This Beer was originally Brewed to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Bottleworks, and will be released every few years from the Brewery. Matt is made with two Munich malts, two Smoked malts and two types of Belgian candy sugar. It is aged in Kentucky Bourbon and Apple Eau de Vie barrels from Clear Creek distilling. Matt is deep and lush with notes of apple, chocolate and smoke."

 

A post shared by Browar Kormoran (@browar_kormoran) on Dec 18, 2015 at 12:11am PST

Brewery: Browar Kormoran

Rating: 4.18

Style: Baltic Porter

Description: "Imperial Baltic Porter 26° BLG aged with Suska Sechlonska (dried plum with smoky aroma). Black beer with fine-beige foam. The aroma hits a riot of dark smells: coffee, cocoa, chocolate and chocolate pralines with lavishly-heeled fruit liqueur. All of this raises combined with notes of noble alcohol and smoked fruit. The vast smoked note comes not from smoked malts, but the application of Suska Sechlonska - smoked dried plum coming from Sechna village that have the European Union Protected Geographical Indication certificate. The taste confirms everything that appeared in the aroma. Smooth chocolate and the best Belgian pralines combine with delicate sweetness, roastiness and slightly sour coffee finish and noble, warming alcohol notes."

 

B-Bomb Friday is almost here! Join us on Friday, November 24th for the release of 2017 B-Bomb. B-Bomb will be on-tap and available to-go in 22oz bottles at 11am. At 5pm, the legendary Yeti will join the party to help us tap 3 release-party-only B-Bomb infusions! B-Bomb bottles are $20 each with a four bottle limit per person. Distribution will follow after our event. #bbomb #bbombfriday #returnoftheyeti #barrelagedbeer #🐝💣 #dontbeafraidtobeabominable

A post shared by fremontbrewing (@fremontbrewing) on Nov 9, 2017 at 7:54pm PST

Brewery: Fremont Brewing Company

Rating: 4.14

Style: American Strong Ale

Description: "Lovingly referred to by Fremonters as the B-BOMB, this bourbon barrel-aged edition of our winter ale has a warming spicy aroma and rich carmelly notes of bourbon, wood and vanilla added to dark roasty chocolatey malt flavors and subtle hopping."

 

Evan and Sam are pouring your favorites over at the Southampton Fest At Agawam Park in Southampton. Come enjoy a nice draft beer while you decide who makes the best chowder! The rain has stopped and we’re ready to have a good time! . . . . #southampton #southamptonpublickhouse #southamptonfest #microbrew #brewery #draftbeer #ipa #octoberfest #beer #longisland #nybars #nybartender

A post shared by @ southamptonpublickhouse on Oct 14, 2017 at 9:37am PDT

Brewery: Southampton Publick House

Rating: 4.13

Style: Imperial Stout

Description: "Our rich, roasted black ale inspired by the strong stouts exported by Great Britain in the 1800's to the Russian Czar's court."

 

In a world, where Yetis no longer roam the earth wild and free, a world where discrimination, neglect and ignorance against Yeti-kind persists, one unlikely hero takes a stand against it all. Is that hero you? Find out if you have what it takes to join the #YetiMafia at YetiAwareness.com. #YetiAwareness 📸 @emagariunabirra . . . . . . #IBelieve #YetiAwarenessWeek #greatdividebrewing #Yeti #craftbeer #beerporn #brewtography #beertography #italy #beersinsnow #drama

A post shared by greatdividebrew (@greatdividebrew) on Nov 16, 2017 at 2:31pm PST

Brewery: Great Divide Brewing Company

Rating: 4.12

Style: Imperial Stout

Description: "Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout is a new addition to the Yeti clan. A generous infusion of Denver’s own Pablo’s espresso adds yet another layer of complexity to this beer, combining with the vanilla oak character, intense roasty maltiness and bold hop profile to create a whole new breed of mythical creature. It’s official, you can now have Yeti with breakfast."

 

Seasons greetings from The Free State Brewing Company. Hope to see some old friends and new faces throughout this holiday season! #BecauseWithoutBeer

A post shared by The Free State Brewing Co. (@freestatebeer) on Dec 19, 2017 at 3:05pm PST

Brewery: Free State Brewing Company

Rating: 4.11

Style: Imperial Stout

Description: "This very special beer was brewed as a Double Strength Imperial Stout. Imperial Stouts being very big beers to begin with, that puts this at the strength of a barleywine. The Original Gravity is 27.5 P/1118, then the hopping level is very hard to define, though there are enough hops to achieve 100 IBUs in a smaller beer, this beer still has a distinct sweetness due to a high percentage of unfermentable sugars. After fermentation, this beer was aged in old whiskey barrels from the McCormack’s bottling plant in Weston, MO, hence the name Owd Mac’s (owd being a British regional colloquialism for old)."