I was saving this beer for my first trip down the slopes at Sugarloaf this season- I thought it would make a great post-skiing drink to warm me up. However, with the moving and all, I haven’t made it up to the slopes yet (next weekend I hope!). So, without some kind of pat story, I opened up my fridge on a cold winter’s evening and found a lot of stuff, but I just wanted something simple. Good, but not extravagant…

This pours out a nice deep brown, with a big,  fluffy white head.  The smell is a bit malty, with a little bit of lightness and balance – very inviting smell. This seems to be exactly what I was seeking. Its a little spicy and warm (maybe a little citrus note, like a mulled cider?) and malty without being too nutty or bitter. Its an ale that could warm anyone on a cold day. The taste of it also lingers long and ends slightly sweet. I could drink many of these in a row, its aftertaste is worth waiting for.

Do you have a favorite apres ski beer? Let me know at askthebeerbabe@gmail.com