It’s December and what a festive time to be a beer drinker as winter beers are on the shelves. But what is a winter ale and how do breweries celebrate yuletide cheer? There are two breweries that have been doing winter beers well for years: Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC and Deschutes in Bend Oregon. We'll talk with CEO Leah Wong Ashburn about what goes into making Cold Mountain Winter Ale and talk about their now famous weeknd long festival. We'll also chat with Ben Kehs, the Innovation Brewing Manager at Deschutes about brewing Jubelale Festive Winter Warmer and some fun legends and superstitions around the beer as well. Happy Holidays from the All About Beer podcast!
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Malteurop Malting Company
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Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery in northwest Spain, founded in 1906.
Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in A Coruna. Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.”
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