150. Gritty McDuff's Christmas Ale (Growler)

For my 150th beer review I decided to purchase my first growler from Gritty's in Auburn. They still had a bit of Christmas Ale on tap before the end of the night I was able to finish it with a couple of pints in the bar and a growler to take home with me. Enjoyed this beer while watching NFL football and while the beer may have been a bit flat, being the end of the keg it still tasted very similar to the bottle version. Christmas Ale is one of my favorite Gritty's options so this 1/2 gallon was gone fairly quickly. If you live near enough to a Gritty's location to pick up a growler I would recommend it. 

Pros: Color, aroma, taste

Cons: Seasonal

Alcohol Content: 6.2% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): 28.5

Rating: 

Brewers Website: Gritty McDuff's

Brewers Description: If it looks like Ed just got merrier, you're right. Every November heralds the return of our holiday seasonal, Christmas Ale – available on draft and in six-packs. Our Christmas Ale is a robust E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter) full of holiday cheer. Christmas Ale has a lovely, dark red/amber color and a rich, full-bodied, malty taste with a slightly roasted undertone. We brew our Christmas Ale to an original gravity of 1064 (about 6.2% alcohol by volume) using only the finest English Pale and Crystal Malts, with a touch of Roasted Barley as well. A blend of Clusters, Styrian Goldings, Saaz and Yakima Goldings leaf hops round out this hearty brew. Gritty's Christmas Ale has no additives, fruits or spices. It's just a good honest ale, perfect for the season. And to top it all off, it's already gift-wrapped! Happy Holidays!