Local experts recommend these 18 winter beers
There is no one style that encompasses the range of brews available this time of year, though dark, oaky, chocolatey, and boozy are major themes. Hereâs some advice about what to try.
By Gary Dzen Globe Staff,Updated December 22, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
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There may be no more anticipated beer season than winter.
Unlike in summer, where other beverages like wine and cider can shine, the full flavors of beer and the long, cold nights of winter just fit together.
But winter beer is not a monolith. There is no one style that encompasses the range of brews available this time of year, though dark, oaky, chocolatey, and boozy are major themes. We asked several local beer experts to help us sort through the cozy choices from New England and beyond.