Saranac Maple Porter
Brewed By: FX Matt Brewing
Brewed In: Utica, NY
ABV: 5.3%
Type: Porter
What They Say: Saranac Maple Porter is a robust, flavorful porter reminiscent of a by-gone era. True to brewing tradition, we’ve used dark caramel and chocolate malt as well as Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops for a smooth, [...]

TBG Drinks: Lagunitas Brown Shugga Ale
Brewed By: Lagunitas Brewing Company
Brewed In: Petaluma, California
Type: American Strong Ale
ABV: 9.84%
What They Say: “How come you taste so good?? Boatloads of pure brown sugar in each batch, that’s how! The rich, roasty and mysteriously drinkable ale might best be described as… irresponsible. It leaves a lot of stories in [...]

Name: Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale
Brewed By: Michelob
Brewed In: St. Louis, MO
Type: Winter Ale
ABV: 6%
What they say: “During even the coldest of weather, warm up to the smooth, robust taste of our Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale. Full of rich aromas that you find in the winter months, hints of vanilla and flavorful hops, this is a [...]

Kelso Chocolate Lager
Brewed By: Greenpoint Beerworks
Brewed In: Brooklyn, NY
ABV: 6.5%
Type: Schwarzbier
What They Say: Purchased as a growler at the Bowery Whole Foods. The website succinctly states: “Full, rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate and fresh espresso are mellowed by the traditional clean finish of this dark lager.”
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John Henry 3-Lick Spiker Ale
Brewed By: Cold Spring Brewing Company
Brewed In: Cold Spring, Minnesota
Type: American Strong Ale
ABV: 9.1%
What They Say: “In recognition of the men who built railroads across this country we dedicate this ale. These skilled railroad men could swing a nine pound spike mall and drive an iron spike into the railroad tie [...]

Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Brewed By: Samuel Adams
Brewed In: Boston, MA/Cincinnati, OH
ABV: 5.8%
Type: Bock
What They Say: The first thing one notices in a Samuel Adams Winter Lager is its color: the deep brown of winter. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The warm aroma of cinnamon [...]

Brooklyn Black Ops
Brewed By: Brooklyn Brewing
Brewed In: Brooklyn, NY
ABV: 11.6%
Type: Russian Imperial Stout
What they say: Brooklyn Black Ops does not exist. However, if it did exist, it would be a robust stout concocted by the Brooklyn brewing team under the cover of secrecy and hidden from everyone else at the [...]