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It's dark outside and it's snowing.
Jim doesn't know it yet -- he's still sawing logs in the other room, sleeping off a bucket of Thirsty Dog Christmas Ale1-- but as soon as he gets up I'm going to make a big breakfast of buckwheat pancakes with maple-vanilla butter, scrambled eggs, and potatoes. And Mexican hot chocolate.
The only way to beat Cleveland winter is by stuffing as much food into your face as possible.
Often.
1. Get this at the Old Angle while it lasts. It's WAY better than Great Lakes Christmas Ale, which the OA ran out of in 3 days. (I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sick of all the hype. the created-demand, the neighbors killing each other for a keg.... OK, I exaggerate. But if you do decide to go to the Angle today, it's definitely a Lamb Stew and whiskey kind of day. You won't be disappointed.)
Jim doesn't know it yet -- he's still sawing logs in the other room, sleeping off a bucket of Thirsty Dog Christmas Ale1-- but as soon as he gets up I'm going to make a big breakfast of buckwheat pancakes with maple-vanilla butter, scrambled eggs, and potatoes. And Mexican hot chocolate.
The only way to beat Cleveland winter is by stuffing as much food into your face as possible.
Often.
1. Get this at the Old Angle while it lasts. It's WAY better than Great Lakes Christmas Ale, which the OA ran out of in 3 days. (I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sick of all the hype. the created-demand, the neighbors killing each other for a keg.... OK, I exaggerate. But if you do decide to go to the Angle today, it's definitely a Lamb Stew and whiskey kind of day. You won't be disappointed.)
posted by Christine at 7:02 AM
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I'm not sure how true this is, but I've heard that this year's batch of Christmas ale isn't as good as last year's batch. Also, I've heard that Thirsty Dog's Christmas ale is closer to the "original" Great Lakes Christmas ale than this year's batch is.
Interesting! The plot thickens. Yeah, when I had my first GL Christmas Ale this year I thought it was a bit...flat. The Thirsty Dog is more flavorful, a bit spicier.
Personally, I think GL needs some more serious competition.
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I just got back from a weekend in Boston enjoying Harpoon's Winter Warmer. Quite nice, and certainly better than last year's Christmas Ale, which failed my memory standards of the previous year. I haven't had the 08 vintage yet, but am in less of a hurry than last time.
I love the Harpoon winter warmer! Used to get that in New York all the time. Got to see if I can find some around here.
We had lamb stew on Saturday. Lots of things will be going into the oven now!
I too echo your thoughts on GL's Christmas Ale it is quite overrated. I recently had the chance to enjoy a 6 pack of Thirsty Dog's 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale and I am ready for more.
Jose
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