Brokilde Vinter

The clove and banana notes hit right away, and the extra booze gives it a nice warming kick that fits the season perfectly. Poured one for the neighbors and ended up finishing the bottle with them.

Opened one after dinner expecting a standard winter warmer, but the extra booze and spice really come through—it’s dangerously smooth for 9% or so. The noble hops give it a clean finish that keeps the clove and banana from getting too sweet. Perfect for slow sipping by the fire.

The clove and banana from the yeast hit right away, but it’s the way the noble hops dry out the finish that keeps me reaching for another glass. Poured one after dinner and the spice lingered just long enough to feel like the holidays without being cloying.